The average bus between Helsinki and Budapest takes 36h 4m and the fastest bus takes 33h 31m. The bus service runs several times per day from Helsinki to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Buses run twice daily between Helsinki and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:30 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Helsinki is at 10:30 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:01 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 36h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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32h 31m • 1 change
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37h 30m • 1 change
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32h 31m • 1 change
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No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Helsinki station and arriving at Budapest station via Warsaw, Bus Station West station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 36h 4m.
Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.
Helsinki to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Book your Helsinki to Budapest bus tickets online with FlixBus.
The distance between Helsinki and Budapest is 1,459.7 km. The road distance is 1,774 km.
You can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 31h.