How to travel from Florence to Budapest

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a train costs an average of $208.

Distance: 456 miles (734 km)

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Driving

$159

Average price

$84

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Cheapest

$208

Average price

$260

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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3h 0m

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16h 49m

Average total duration

16h 19m

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30m

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18h 58m

Average total duration

18h 28m

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30m

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9h 18m

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(door-to-door)

2.2 - 4.4kg

CO2 emissions

0.7 - 1.8kg

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Ryanair

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FlixBus

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ÖBB | Nightjet

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $84 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Budapest:

A bus is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Budapest costing on average $159 (€132).

A bus is $124 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average $208 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 19m.

Train takes on average 18h 28m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Florence and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users.

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from Florence to Budapest

How to get from Florence to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Florence to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM14h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    6:15 PM14h00
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    8:15 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $711One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • RyanairFR 5024
    5:45 PM1h40
    Pisa International Airport
    7:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1661One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM19h15
    Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence)
    4:50 AMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    $1061One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    1:05 AM17h00
    Firenze, Piazzale Montelungo
    6:05 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:15 AM18h50
    Florence, Guidoni Tram T2
    6:05 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4103 · Regionale 20493+Wizz AirW62342
    11:14 AM11h56
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $941One-way
    2 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale Veloce 4153 · Regionale 20475+Wizz AirW62342
    9:04 AM14h06
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $941One-way
    3 transfers
  • RegionaleRegionale Veloce 4101 · Regionale 20485+Wizz AirW62342
    9:04 AM14h06
    Florence Santa Maria Novella
    11:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $941One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Florence to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Florence to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Florence and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $84 (€69).

This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Budapest:

A bus is $75 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Budapest costing on average $159 (€132).

A bus is $124 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average $208 (€172).

The fastest way to travel from Florence to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 16h 19m.

Train takes on average 18h 28m.

The distance from Florence to Budapest is approximately 456 miles (734 km).
The average frequency per day from Florence to Budapest is:
  • Around 35 flights per day.
  • Around 32 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Florence and Budapest as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Florence to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Florence Peretola Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Scandicci, Villa Costanza (Florence) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Florence to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with ÖBB | Nightjet, Frecciarossa to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Ryanair, Malta Air, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Florence to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Ryanair, Malta Air.
Omio customers who travel from Florence to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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