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There are 10 ways to get from Budapest to Rome by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane BUD - CIA
    4h 56m
    €31–127

  2. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

    cheapest
    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BUD - FCO
    4h 52m
    €25–104

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Terminitrain train
    14h 39m
    €165–360

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N536
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus 510 / ...
    17h 45m
    €94–172

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Ec / ...
    2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain night train Nj
    18h 21m
    €75–241

  6. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BTS - FCO
    7h 12m
    €33–109

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane VIE - FCO
    7h 15m
    €50–252

  8. Train to Bratislava Airport, fly to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bratislava Hlavna Stanicatrain train
    2. Fly from Bratislava Airport (BTS) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane BTS - CIA
    7h 26m
    €47–137

  9. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus bus RegioJet 31
    19h 12m
    €96–144

  10. Drive 1,165.5 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Romecar car 1,165.5 km
    11h 43m
    €183–265

Budapest to Rome by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration17h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€94Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 852.7 km
  • Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rome, Italy?

Ryanair flies from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) 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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