There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Budapest by plane, bus, train, car or shuttle
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly
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Fly from Prague (PRG) to Budapest (BUD)
Cheapest option
Train
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Take the train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station
3 alternative options
Bus
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Take the bus from Prague Main station to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
Drive
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Drive from Prague to Budapest
Shuttle
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Take a shuttle bus from Praha to Budapest
Prague to Budapest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to bus which costs 650 Kč - 800 Kč and takes 7h 5m.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to fly which costs 700 Kč - 3 300 Kč and takes 4h 3m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague Main station station and arriving at Budapest Kelenföld bus station station. Services depart every two hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova station and arriving at Budapest Déli Train Station station. Services depart four times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 36m.
The distance between Prague and Budapest is 444 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 7h 5m and costs 650 Kč - 800 Kč.
It takes approximately 4h 3m to get from Prague to Budapest, including transfers.
Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague Main station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova.
The best way to get from Prague to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 3m and costs 700 Kč - 3 300 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 650 Kč - 800 Kč and takes 7h 5m, you could also train, which costs 370 Kč - 1 900 Kč and takes 7h 36m.
- Distance: 444.2 km
- Duration: 4h 3m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary?
Ryanair, Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Prague to Budapest 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague Main station to Budapest Kelenföld bus station every 2 hours. Tickets cost 10 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft and the journey takes 7h 5m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 7 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 47 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 20m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 46 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 36m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 6 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 6 000 Ft - 8 500 Ft
- 1st Class
- 15 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 8m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 12 000 Ft - 16 000 Ft
- Business
- 17 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha hl.n. to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 44m
- Frequency
- 6 times a week
- Estimated price
- 22 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft
- Website
- fahrplan.oebb.at
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague Main station to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 10 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Praha to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 20 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft
- Schedules at
- eurobusways.com
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More Questions & Answers
The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.
Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Budapest Déli Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Budapest is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Prague to Budapest.
Lufthansa, Ryanair and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport.
Book your Prague to Budapest train tickets online with Distribusion.
Book your Prague to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 580+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at 35 000 Ft per night.
The best way to get from Prague to Prague Airport is to bus which takes 15 min and costs 40 Kč - 65 Kč.