The cheapest and fastest coaches from Rome to Budapest
Cheapest price
$105
Average price
$121
Fastest journey
18 h 35 m
Average duration
19 h 41 m
Buses per day
15
Distance
810 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Rome to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Rome to Budapest will cost around $121 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only $105.
To travel from Rome to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
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Compare coach, train and flight for Rome to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Rome to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $64. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 7m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $64, and a train costs an average of $254.
Distance: 810 km
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| Coach | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$127 Average Price Cheapest | $175 Average Price | $257 Average Price |
20h 21m Average total duration 19h 51m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 7m Average total duration Fastest 3h 7m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 2m Average total duration 16h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 2.4 - 4.9kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest |
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Live departures
Rome to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Rome to Budapest coaches for today, Sunday, 14 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 am Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h05 | 10:50 am Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 am Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h40 | 11:25 am Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 25h35 | 1:40 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 12:05 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 19h10 | 7:15 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h35 | 1:40 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h55 | 2:00 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h25 | 1:30 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 23h51 | 4:16 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 24h40 | 5:05 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 27h20 | 7:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:25 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 24h25 | 4:50 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 25h25 | 6:40 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 pm Roma, Autostazione (Metro Anagnina) | 25h05 | 6:20 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h45 | 5:05 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 19h56 | 4:16 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:20 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h30 | 4:50 pm Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h35 | 6:40 pm Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 20h15 | 6:20 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:05 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 21h40 | 7:45 pm Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:10 pm Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 22h35 | 9:45 pm Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:20 am Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina | 18h35 | 5:55 am Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Rome to Budapest
Buses from Rome to Budapest run on average 24 times per day, taking around 19h 51m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $64 but you can travel from only $37 by flight.
The earliest coach runs at 00:10, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 810 km distance in 18h 35m.
Distance 810 km |
Average bus duration 19h 51m |
Cheapest ticket price $64 |
Buses per day 24 |
Fastest bus 18h 35m |
First bus 00:10 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Rome to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Rome to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as $37. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Rome to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Rome 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.

Passengers board the coach most frequently from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located away from the city centre.
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popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Rome and Budapest
- 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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