The cheapest and fastest coaches from Prague to Budapest
Cheapest price
$20
Average price
$41
Fastest journey
6 h
Average duration
6 h 18 m
Buses per day
60
Distance
444 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague to Budapest will cost around $41 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $20.
Of the 60 buses that leave Prague for Budapest every day 53 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 444 km distance in an average of 6 h 18 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 6 h .
The slowest buses will take 6 h 30 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.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Prague to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 31m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $21, and a flight costs an average of $27.
Distance: 444 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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$37 Average Price Cheapest | $59 Average Price | $212 Average Price |
7h 24m Average total duration 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 26m Average total duration 6h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 31m Average total duration Fastest 3h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions | 0.1 - 0.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.3 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Prague to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Prague to Budapest coaches for today, Monday, 23 February. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 pm Praha, Černý Most | 12h10 | 2:10 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:00 pm Praha, Černý Most | 8h10 | 10:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:00 pm Praha, Černý Most | 8h50 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:10 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 9:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:25 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 9:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 pm Praha, Roztyly | 8h20 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:30 pm Praha, Roztyly | 11h40 | 2:10 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 2:30 pm Praha, Roztyly | 7h40 | 10:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:40 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 11:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 10:50 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 3:50 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 11:10 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:20 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 9h50 | 2:10 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:35 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 9h35 | 2:10 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
6484737 | 5:00 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 12:20 am Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:35 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 12h45 | 7:20 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:21 pm Praha-Zahradní Město | 9h24 | 4:45 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
RJ 1051 (Prague -> Brno) · (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:41 pm Prague hlavní nádraží | 9h04 | 4:45 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 8:10 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 3:20 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 5:05 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 10:00 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 4:45 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h25 | 5:10 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:45 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h40 | 5:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:59 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 6h11 | 5:10 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:59 pm Prague, Central Train Station | 6h26 | 5:25 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 6h45 | 7:30 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 12:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 7:50 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
6603720 | 1:00 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h00 | 7:00 am Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 9:50 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:35 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 10:10 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h25 | 10:10 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 2:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 9:50 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 11:45 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:20 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 11:25 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 11:45 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 4:35 am Prague, Central Train Station | 6h50 | 11:25 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:05 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 12:25 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 5:15 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h10 | 12:25 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h20 | 1:40 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h15 | 2:35 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:20 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h35 | 1:55 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h20 | 1:55 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 am Prague, Central Train Station | 8h00 | 2:35 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 6:35 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h05 | 1:40 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:50 am Praha, Zličín | 10h55 | 5:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 8:30 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h05 | 3:35 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
(Prague -> Budapest) | 8:30 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 6h45 | 3:15 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
0 | 9:30 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 5:00 pm Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h45 | 5:20 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 5:00 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 9:35 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 8h10 | 5:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 am Praha, Roztyly | 7h45 | 5:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 am Praha, Roztyly | 7h20 | 5:20 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 10:00 am Praha, Roztyly | 7h00 | 5:00 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h30 | 7:00 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:30 am Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h15 | 6:45 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h00 | 6:45 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 11:45 am Prague, Central Train Station | 7h15 | 7:00 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h25 | 8:45 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
FlixBus | 1:20 pm Praha, ÚAN Florenc | 7h10 | 8:30 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 changesdirect | |
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Why book with Omio vs FlixBus?
- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for FlixBus, but also compare tickets for the likes of Express Busline, Infobus, DMD Group or ArdaTur to find the best option for your trip from Prague to Budapest.
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can also compare tickets for the likes of Express Busline, Infobus, DMD Group or ArdaTur to find the best option for your trip from Prague to Budapest.
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Prague to Budapest
Buses from Prague to Budapest run on average 55 times per day, taking around 6h 52m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $21 but you can travel from only $20 by train.
There are 42 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:14, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 444 km distance in 6h 25m.
Distance 444 km |
Average bus duration 6h 52m |
Cheapest ticket price $21 |
Buses per day 55 |
Direct buses 42 |
Fastest bus 6h 25m |
First bus 00:14 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, DMD Group, ArdaTur, Korona Travel from Prague to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Prague to Budapest with FlixBus, Express Busline, Infobus, DMD Group, ArdaTur, Korona Travel for as low as $21. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Prague to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague to Budapest by coach. 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 coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- Infobus
- Assistance
- Priority seating
- Transport for wheelchairs and mobility aids.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Infobus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 24 hours before departure for a partial refund. Cancellations within 24 hours may incur a fee.
- 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.
- Infobus
- One carry-on bag up to 5kg (40x20x25) and one checked bag up to 20kg (50x30x80).
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- Infobus
- 10€ per additional bag.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- Infobus
- Small pets allowed in carriers
- larger pets may require a separate ticket.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Prague and Budapest
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Florenc (in the station)
- Bistro Florenc (0.2 km)
- Restaurace U Rozvařilů (0.5 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 133, 135, 175, 207 Metro: B, C
- 00:00-23:59
- Free Wi-Fi
- Czech Bistro (in the station)
- Fast Food Express (in the station)
- Bohemian Café (0.2 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 135, 175, 207 Metro: C Train: All major s
- 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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