What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Hungary?

The cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Hungary is to subway and fly and train which costs 11 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft and takes 4h 50m.

What is the fastest way to get from Bucharest to Hungary?

The fastest way to get from Bucharest to Hungary is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 44 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bucharest and Hungary?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bucharest and arriving at Budapest. Services depart once a week, and operate Thursday. The journey takes approximately 12h 39m.

Is there a direct train between Bucharest and Hungary?

No, there is no direct train from Bucharest to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Kossuth Lajos tér via Keleti pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 31m.

How far is it from Bucharest to Hungary?

The distance between Bucharest and Hungary is 653 km. The road distance is 821.4 km.

How do I travel from Bucharest to Hungary without a car?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Hungary without a car is to bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar which takes 8h 20m and costs .

How long does it take to get from Bucharest to Hungary?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Bucharest to Hungary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Hungary bus from?

Bucharest to Hungary bus services, operated by Romfour, depart from Bucharest station.

Where do I catch the Bucharest to Hungary train from?

Bucharest to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.

Train, bus or fly from Bucharest to Hungary?

The best way to get from Bucharest to Hungary is to fly which takes 4h 49m and costs 44 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, which costs and takes 8h 20m, you could also train, which costs 23 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft and takes 16h 31m.

Where does the Bucharest to Hungary bus arrive?

Bucharest to Hungary bus services, operated by Romfour, arrive at Budapest station.

What is the time difference between Bucharest and Hungary?

Hungary is 1h behind Bucharest. It is currently 11:54 PM in Bucharest and 10:54 PM in Hungary.

Where does the Bucharest to Hungary train arrive?

Bucharest to Hungary train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.

Can I drive from Bucharest to Hungary?

Yes, the driving distance between Bucharest to Hungary is 821 km. It takes approximately 8h 34m to drive from Bucharest to Hungary.

Where can I stay near Hungary?

There are 6640+ hotels available in Hungary.

Bucharest to Hungary - 12 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 12 ways to get from Bucharest to Hungary by plane, bus, train, night train, subway, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane OTP - BUD
4h 49m
Ft 44,283–88,475
Subway to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Take the subway from Universitate to Aurel Vlaicusubway
2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BBU - BUD
3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Zuglotrain
4h 50m
Ft 11,024–43,084
Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
8h 20m
Train
1. Take the train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keletitrain Ir
16h 31m
Ft 23,002–24,572
Night train
1. Take the night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain Night Train
15h 41m
Ft 23,893–25,526
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Timișoara Traian Vuia International Airport (TSR)plane OTP - TSR
2. Take the bus from Timisoara to Szegedbus
7h 53m
Ft 42,889–69,721
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Oradea International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane OTP - OMR
2. Take the train from Biharkeresztes to Puespoekladanytrain
3. Take the train from Puespoekladany to Debrecentrain
6h 17m
Ft 44,893–86,375
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Cluj-Napoca, bus
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Cluj-Napoca (CLJ)plane OTP - CLJ
2. Take the bus from Cluj-Napoca, Autogara Sens Vest to Debrecen bus stationbus
9h 9m
Ft 43,243–77,375
Fly Bucharest Otopeni to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane OTP - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
6h 25m
Ft 41,993–100,375
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bucharest to Budapestbus
12h 39m
Bus via București, Autogara Militari
1. Take the bus from București, Autogara Militari to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 3907 / ...
14h 13m
Ft 21,074–34,893
Drive 821.4 km
1. Drive from Bucharest to Budapestcar 821.4 km
8h 34m
Ft 44,343–64,051

Bucharest to Hungary by train and subway

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16h 31mAverage Duration

Ft 23,002Cheapest Price

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Distance: 653.1 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Bucharest, Romania and Hungary?

Tarom, Ryanair, and Austrian Airlines fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, Maxibus Travel operates a bus from Bucharest to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice a week, and the journey takes 8h 7m.

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