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

The cheapest way to get from Kyiv to Budapest is to bus which costs 18 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft and takes 22h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kyiv to Budapest is to drive which takes 14h 55m and costs 55 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Kyiv and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Kyiv Central Bus station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 21h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Kyiv and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 43m.

How far is it from Kyiv to Budapest?

The distance between Kyiv and Budapest is 1639 km. The road distance is 1064 km.

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

The best way to get from Kyiv to Budapest without a car is to bus via Kyiv which takes 17h 54m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 17h 54m to get from Kyiv to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Budapest bus from?

Kyiv to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kyiv Central Bus station.

Where do I catch the Kyiv to Budapest train from?

Kyiv to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi station.

Train or bus from Kyiv to Budapest?

The best way to get from Kyiv to Budapest is to bus via Kyiv which takes 17h 54m and costs . Alternatively, you can train, which costs 80 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft and takes 18h 43m.

Where does the Kyiv to Budapest bus arrive?

Kyiv to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

What is the time difference between Kyiv and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Kyiv. It is currently 2:22 PM in Kyiv and 1:22 PM in Budapest.

Where does the Kyiv to Budapest train arrive?

Kyiv to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Can I drive from Kyiv to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Kyiv to Budapest is 1064 km. It takes approximately 14h 55m to drive from Kyiv to Budapest.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6533+ hotels available in Budapest.

Kyiv to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Kyiv to Budapest by bus, train, car, or plane

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Bus via Kyiv
best
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Budapestbus Kyiv-Swinoujscie
17h 54m
Bus #2
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Bus station to Budapest Nepliget Bus Stationbus Euroclub
22h 13m
Ft 18,116–24,538
Train
1. Take the train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain 40749
18h 43m
Ft 80,000–120,000
Drive 1,064 km
1. Drive from Kyiv to Budapestcar 1,064 km
14h 55m
Ft 59,171–85,470
Bus, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane RMO - BUD
10h 56m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kyiv Central Bus station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N3273 / ...
21h 45m
Ft 26,000–45,000
Bus, fly to Oradea International Airport
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Oradea International Airport (OMR)plane RMO - OMR
5. Take the bus from Oradea to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
15h 42m
Bus, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane RMO - VIE
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
14h 4m
Bus, fly to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kyiv to Vinnytsiabus
2. Take the bus from Vinnytsia to Sorocabus
3. Take the bus from Soroca to Chisinau Airportbus
4. Fly from Chișinău International Airport (RMO) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane RMO - BTS
5. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain
14h 16m

Kyiv to Budapest by train

7Weekly Trains

18h 43mAverage Duration

Ft 80,000Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,638.9 km
Duration: 17h 54m

What companies run services between Kyiv, Ukraine and Budapest, Hungary?

Pavluks Trans operates a bus from Kyiv to Budapest once daily, and the journey takes 16h 15m. Alternatively, ÖBB operates a train from Kyiv-Pasazhyrskyi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld once daily. Tickets cost Ft 80,000–120,000 and the journey takes 18h 43m.

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