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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Rome is to fly which costs €35 - €140 and takes 5h 2m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Rome?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina. Services depart once a week, and operate Monday. The journey takes approximately 18h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Rome?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Rome. 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 35m.

How far is it from Budapest to Rome?

The distance between Budapest and Rome is 884 km. The road distance is 1165.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Rome without a car is to train which takes 14h 35m and costs €110 - €270.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m to get from Budapest to Rome, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Rome bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Rome train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Rome?

The best way to get from Budapest to Rome is to fly which takes 5h 2m and costs €35 - €140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €110 - €270 and takes 14h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 18h 35m.

Where does the Budapest to Rome bus arrive?

Budapest to Rome bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where does the Budapest to Rome train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Rome?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Rome is 1165 km. It takes approximately 11h 36m to drive from Budapest to Rome.

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

Book your Budapest to Rome train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Rome?

Book your Budapest to Rome bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Rome?

There are 21181+ hotels available in Rome.

Budapest to Rome - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Rome by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, 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 Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane BUD - FCO
5h 2m
€36–132
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 Fr
14h 35m
€118–266
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus 1928
18h 35m
€55–140
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 25m
€95–307
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane BUD - CIA
5h 12m
€47–183
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane VIE - FCO
7h 13m
€71–233
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Naples Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane BUD - NAP
2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain
6h 20m
€56–191
Drive 1,165.4 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Romecar 1,165.4 km
11h 36m
€180–260

Budapest to Rome by train

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Distance: 884.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Wizz Air, Air Serbia, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 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 35m.

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

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