The cheapest and fastest buses from Warsaw to Budapest
Cheapest price
$69
Average price
$77
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 41 m
Buses per day
37
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Warsaw to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Budapest will cost around $77 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $69.
Of the 37 buses that leave Warsaw for Budapest on Thu, Apr 02, 12 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 545 km distance in an average of 11 h 41 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 12 h 5 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus12:35 PM17h00Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny5:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 AM11h15Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni8:35 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM11h35Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni8:55 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:15 AM13h35Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni12:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:48 PM14h47Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny6:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$691One-way1 transfer
FlixBus9:20 AM11h15Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni8:35 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus9:20 AM11h35Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni8:55 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$691One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM11h35Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni7:25 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$941One-way0 transfers
FlixBus7:50 PM11h56Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni7:46 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$941One-way0 transfers
FlixBus5:30 PM12h05Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni5:35 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér$751One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $42. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 24m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $42, and a flight costs an average of $34.
Distance: 338 miles (545 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$53 Average price Cheapest | $168 Average price | $60 Average price |
9h 1m Average total duration 8h 31m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 4h 24m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 29m Average total duration 20h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Warsaw to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 12:46PM | Duration 12h26 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00AM | Arrival Time 09:25PM | Duration 15h25 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $59 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 15h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:20AM | Arrival Time 08:35PM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 12:15AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:50AM | Duration 13h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:35PM | Arrival Time 05:35AM | Duration 17h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $65 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 04:20AM | Duration 15h20 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Sat | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 16h15 | Departure days Wed | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:48PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 15h13 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $60 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 14h15 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $73 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:51PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 15h10 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $63 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:53PM | Arrival Time 06:00AM | Duration 14h07 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $69 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:50PM | Arrival Time 08:40AM | Duration 15h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:55PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 13h10 | Departure days Mon, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:30PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 12h35 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h50 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $68 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:30PM | Arrival Time 06:35AM | Duration 12h05 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $53 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:50PM | Arrival Time 06:05AM | Duration 11h15 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:55PM | Arrival Time 07:01AM | Duration 12h06 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $78 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:50PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 16h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $54 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 16h10 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 15h00 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $64 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:35PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h20 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $70 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:50PM | Arrival Time 12:55PM | Duration 14h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $66 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:59PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 12h26 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $65 |
Live departures
Warsaw to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Warsaw 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 | 6:45 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h05 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h15 | 6:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 7:20 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 6:55 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h35 | 10:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 13h10 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h35 | 10:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:35 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 17h00 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h20 | 2:20 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h15 | 4:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 AM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h20 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:48 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 15h13 | 5:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:48 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny | 14h47 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:51 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 15h10 | 5:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:51 PM Warszawa, Stadion Narodowy | 14h44 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h35 | 4:05 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 4:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 3:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 3:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h31 | 5:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:30 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h05 | 4:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 4:55 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h06 | 5:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h30 | 6:20 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h35 | 5:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:50 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 16h35 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 5:50 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 11h56 | 5:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h26 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:59 PM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h47 | 10:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h26 | 10:46 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:20 PM Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy | 12h05 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 13h16 | 5:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 15h25 | 7:25 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 4:00 AM Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni | 12h50 | 4:50 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Warsaw to Budapest
Buses from Warsaw to Budapest run on average 48 times per day, taking around 8h 31m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $42 (€34) but you can travel from only $34 (€27) by flight.
There are 15 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:10, the last at 23:45. The fastest bus covers the 338 miles (545 km) distance in 11h 15m.
Distance 338 miles (545 km) |
Average bus duration 8h 31m |
Cheapest ticket price $42 (€34) |
Buses per day 48 |
Direct buses 15 |
Fastest bus 11h 15m |
First bus 12:10 AM |
Last bus 11:45 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Warsaw to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Warsaw to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $34 (€27). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Warsaw to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Budapest
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Polska (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bistro Warszawa (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 127, 158, 517, 523 Train: KM, S1, S2
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Terminal (in the station)
- Bistro Chopin (in the station)
- Pierogi Place (0.5 km).
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 175, 188, 148 Train: S2, S3
- 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
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