What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Italy?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Italy is to fly which costs €30 - €120 and takes 5h 9m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Italy?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €40 - €180.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Italy?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Italy. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Termini via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station and Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 14m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Italy?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Italy. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Roma Termini via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 39m.

How far is it from Budapest to Italy?

The distance between Budapest and Italy is 716 km. The road distance is 1165.5 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Italy without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Italy without a car is to train which takes 14h 39m and costs €160 - €290.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Italy?

It takes approximately 4h 12m to get from Budapest to Italy, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Italy bus from?

Budapest to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Italy train from?

Budapest to Italy train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Italy?

The best way to get from Budapest to Italy is to fly which takes 4h 12m and costs €40 - €180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €160 - €290 and takes 14h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 18h 14m.

Where does the Budapest to Italy bus arrive?

Budapest to Italy bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Italy train arrive?

Budapest to Italy train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Italy?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Italy is 1166 km. It takes approximately 11h 43m to drive from Budapest to Italy.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Italy?

Book your Budapest to Italy train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Italy?

There are 21498+ hotels available in Italy.

Budapest to Italy - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and night train

There are 11 ways to get from Budapest to Italy by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ)plane BUD - BLQ
4h 12m
€41–172
Fly to Fiumicino International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BUD - FCO
5h 2m
€32–129
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain
14h 39m
€162–290
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus N536
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 510 / ...
18h 14m
€75–147
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain Nj
18h 44m
€99–303
Fly to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bari Karol Wojtyła Airport (BRI)plane BUD - BRI
4h 14m
€58–174
Fly to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane BUD - CIA
5h 12m
€38–157
Fly to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Catania–Fontanarossa Airport (CTA)plane BUD - CTA
5h 4m
€37–144
Fly to Naples Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BUD - NAP
5h 9m
€32–114
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Anconabus N874
2. Take the train from Ancona to Roma Terminitrain 4151 / ...
26h 8m
€119–220
Drive 1,165.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Romecar 1,165.5 km
11h 43m
€184–265

Budapest to Italy by bus

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Distance: 715.8 km
Duration: 4h 12m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Italy?

Ryanair, Lufthansa City, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport (BLQ) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Termini via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 14h 39m.

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What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Italy?

Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Bologna Guglielmo Marconi Airport

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Flights from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

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Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station

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Bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina

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