There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Budapest by bus, train, car, subway, plane or shuttle
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Recommended option
Bus • 7h
9 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
6 alternative options
Train • 7h 24m
15 521 Ft - 32 383 Ft
Train via Győr • 9h 30m
12 821 Ft - 26 083 Ft
Drive • 4h 56m
18 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft
Subway, fly to Budapest • 4h 54m
12 898 Ft - 81 054 Ft
Fly to Vienna, train • 6h 16m
27 548 Ft - 117 204 Ft
Shuttle • 5h
17 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft
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The cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to bus which costs 700 Kč - 850 Kč and takes 7h.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to subway and fly which costs 950 Kč - 6 500 Kč and takes 4h 54m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague, Prague Main station station and arriving at Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld. Services depart hourly, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h.
No, there is no direct train from Prague to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Prague, hl.n. and arriving at Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 24m.
The distance between Prague and Budapest is 444 km. The road distance is 527.5 km.
The best way to get from Prague to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 7h and costs 700 Kč - 850 Kč.
The bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld takes 7h including transfers and departs hourly.
Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague, Prague Main station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, hl.n. station.
The best way to get from Prague to Budapest is to bus which takes 7h and costs 700 Kč - 850 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 1 100 Kč - 2 500 Kč and takes 7h 24m.
- Distance: 444.2 km
- Duration: 7h
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary?
FlixBus operates a bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld hourly. Tickets cost 9 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft and the journey takes 7h. Alternatively, you can take a train from Prague to Budapest via Vienna, Hbf and Wien Hbf in around 7h 24m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 55m
- When
- Monday to Friday
- Estimated price
- 55 000 Ft - 220 000 Ft
Flights from Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 31 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft
- Website
- csa.cz
Flights from Prague to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 12 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft
- Website
- lot.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 13 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 50 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Vienna, Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- 3 500 Ft - 13 000 Ft
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 3 500 Ft - 4 900 Ft
- 1st Class
- 8 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 12 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft
- Website
- Railjet
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 13m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 7 000 Ft - 11 000 Ft
- Website
- Railjet
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 52m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 7 000 Ft - 10 000 Ft
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Wien Hbf to Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 800 Ft - 6 500 Ft
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 1 800 Ft - 2 400 Ft
- 1st Class
- 5 500 Ft - 6 500 Ft
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 11m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 900 Ft - 3 400 Ft
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 900 Ft - 1 200 Ft
- 1st Class
- 3 000 Ft - 3 400 Ft
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Gyoer to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 59m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 2 300 Ft - 2 700 Ft
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
- Phone
- 296 19 18 17
- Website
- dpp.cz
Subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 5 minutes
- Estimated price
- 310 Ft - 430 Ft
- Website
- Dopravní podnik hl. m. Prahy, akciová společnost
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 1807 123 99 123
- info@flixbus.de
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Prague, Prague Main station to Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld
- Ave. Duration
- 7h
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 9 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
- Phone
- +36 70 282 1827
- info@eurobusways.com
- Website
- eurobusways.com
Shuttle from Praha to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 5h
- Frequency
- On demand
- Estimated price
- 17 000 Ft - 44 000 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 5m.
Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Budapest Kelenföld station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Budapest is 528 km. It takes approximately 4h 56m to drive from Prague to Budapest.
Ryanair, LOT, Austrian Airlines and two other airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport.
Book your Prague to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
There are 3417+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at 30 000 Ft per night.