The cheapest and fastest buses from Vilnius to Budapest
Cheapest price
$160
Average price
$178
Fastest journey
21 h 20 m
Average duration
21 h 32 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
910 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Vilnius to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Vilnius to Budapest will cost around $178 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $160.
It's difficult to get from Vilnius to Budapest without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:13 AM26h12Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.)12:25 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 AM25h30Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas12:25 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:40 AM25h45Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)12:25 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM22h05Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas6:05 AMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM22h20Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)6:05 AMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:05 AM21h20Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas7:25 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus12:05 AM21h30Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas8:35 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1711One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:50 AM21h35Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)7:25 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1611One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM21h35Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas5:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$1631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:55 PM21h40Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22)8:35 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$1601One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Vilnius to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Vilnius to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $58. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $58, and a flight costs an average of $31.
Distance: 565 miles (910 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$101 Average price | $182 Average price | $58 Average price Cheapest |
20h 4m Average total duration 19h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 23m Average total duration Fastest 3h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 31h 44m Average total duration 31h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.7 - 5.5kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Vilnius to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:05AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 25h45 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 24h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55AM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 21h50 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 21h35 | Departure days Thu, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $104 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:28AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h52 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 08:20AM | Duration 22h15 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $94 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:13AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 25h37 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:40AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 25h10 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55AM | Arrival Time 11:50AM | Duration 24h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $95 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:33PM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 29h02 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 28h40 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 25h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $104 |
Live departures
Vilnius to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Vilnius to Budapest buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 21h50 | 6:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 21h30 | 6:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 25h45 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 PM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 24h45 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
![]() | 9:55 PM Vilnius | 25h25 | 11:20 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:05 PM Vilnius | 25h15 | 11:20 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 21h50 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 22h15 | 4:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 22h20 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:45 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 24h55 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 22h05 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 24h40 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 21h35 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:00 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 22h00 | 4:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 21h57 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 22h52 | 6:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:28 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 22h18 | 5:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 22h30 | 6:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 21h35 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:50 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 21h56 | 5:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 21h20 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 22h15 | 6:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:05 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 21h41 | 5:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 26h12 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 24h37 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 24h57 | 9:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:13 AM Vilnius, E272 (Studentu st.) | 25h37 | 9:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 24h30 | 9:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 25h10 | 9:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 24h10 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Vilnius, Autobusų Stotis (Sodų g. 22) | 25h45 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 24h55 | 9:50 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 25h30 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 23h55 | 8:50 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:55 AM Vilnius, Savanorių Prospektas | 24h15 | 9:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Vilnius to Budapest
Buses from Vilnius to Budapest run on average 44 times per day, taking around 19h 34m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $63 (€51) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 565 miles (910 km) distance in 21h 40m.
Distance 565 miles (910 km) |
Average bus duration 19h 34m |
Cheapest ticket price $63 (€51) |
Buses per day 44 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 21h 40m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Vilnius to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Vilnius to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $31 (€25). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Vilnius to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Vilnius to Budapest by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Vilnius to Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Vilnius (in the station)
- Lithuanian Bites (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 1G, 2G, 3G, 53
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
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