There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Budapest by bus, train, car, subway or plane
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Recommended option
Bus • 6h 45m
5 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft
Cheapest option
Train • 6h 54m
4 900 Ft - 27 000 Ft
5 alternative options
Train via Bratislava • 7h 15m
6 932 Ft - 24 380 Ft
Bus via Clark Ádám tér • 7h 32m
9 724 Ft - 11 598 Ft
Drive • 4h 52m
17 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft
Subway, fly to Budapest, train • 4h 15m
Fly to Vienna, train • 5h 54m
44 349 Ft - 115 789 Ft
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International entry into Hungary from Czech Republic
- Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Czech Republic
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Conditions of entry into Hungary from Czech Republic
- 10-day mandatory quarantine and a negative COVID-19 test issued at most 2 days before arrival
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Yes, but conditions apply when entering Hungary from Czech Republic.
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- Face masks are mandatory
- There is a social distancing requirement of 1.5 metres
- Observe COVID-19 safety rules
- Nationwide control measures in place
The national COVID-19 helpline number in Budapest is 0036 6 80 277 455.
Wearing a face mask on public transport in Budapest is mandatory.
The social distance requirement in Budapest is 1.5 metres.
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Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to bus which costs 400 Kč - 850 Kč and takes 6h 45m.
The quickest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to drive which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 900 Kč and takes 4h 52m.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague, ÚAN Florenc and arriving at Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop. Services depart every three hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 45m.
Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha-Holesovice and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 54m.
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 6h 45m and costs 400 Kč - 850 Kč.
The bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop takes 6h 45m including transfers and departs every three hours.
Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague, ÚAN Florenc station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, depart from Praha-Holesovice station.
The best way to get from Prague to Budapest is to bus which takes 6h 45m and costs 400 Kč - 850 Kč. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 360 Kč - 2 000 Kč and takes 6h 54m.
- Distance: 444.2 km
- Duration: 6h 45m
What companies run services between Prague, Czech Republic and Budapest, Hungary?
RegioJet operates a bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop every 4 hours. Tickets cost 5 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft and the journey takes 6h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, Deutsche Bahn Eurocity operates a train from Praha-Holesovice to Budapest-Nyugati twice daily. Tickets cost 19 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft and the journey takes 6h 54m. Two other operators also service this route.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
Flights from Prague to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 55 min
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 42 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Thursday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 7 500 Ft - 25 000 Ft
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 5m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- 55 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
Deutsche Bahn’s EuroCity (EC) trains connect German cities to major cities in neighbouring European countries, and are operated in conjunction with their national train company. All EC trains offer First and Standard class; cars are air-conditioned and food and drinks are available onboard. Tickets can be booked up to 180 days in advance of travel. Seat reservations are not compulsory but are recommended for popular routes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 2970
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Praha-Holesovice to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 54m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 19 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 8 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- reiseauskunft.bahn.de
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- info@cd.cz
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 58m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 9 500 Ft - 17 000 Ft
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 9 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Business
- 13 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 14 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 3 500 Ft - 6 000 Ft
- Website
- Czech Railways (ČD)
- 2nd Class
- 3 500 Ft - 4 300 Ft
- Business
- 4 900 Ft - 6 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 5 000 Ft - 6 000 Ft
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 25m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 4 900 Ft - 19 000 Ft
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 4 900 Ft - 7 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 12 000 Ft - 19 000 Ft
Train from Prague, hl.n. to Bratislava, hl.st.
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 52m
- 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
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 39m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 2 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft
- Website
- RegioJet
- 2nd Class
- 2 500 Ft - 3 500 Ft
- 1st Class
- 5 000 Ft - 8 000 Ft
The rail network in Poland is conveniently organised, with many connections between cities, making it an effective method of travelling around the country. Tickets for regional and express trains are affordable, with children, students, pensioners, people with disability and large families entitled to discounts. Trains have standard 1st and 2nd class reserved seating, and many overnight trains also offer sleepers and couchettes.
Contact Details
- Phone
- 703 200 200
- Website
- intercity.pl
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 3 500 Ft - 6 000 Ft
- Website
- PKP Intercity
- Book at
- Poland Rail Pass
- 2nd Class
- 3 500 Ft - 4 300 Ft
- 1st Class
- 4 800 Ft - 6 000 Ft
- Phone
- +421 24 48 58 188
- info@slovakrail.sk
- Website
- zssk.sk
Train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 23m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 3 400 Ft - 5 000 Ft
- Website
- Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK)
- Regional 2nd Class
- 3 400 Ft - 5 000 Ft
- Phone
- +42 023 470 4560
- Website
- pid.cz
Subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
- Ave. Duration
- 9 min
- Frequency
- Every 10 minutes
- Schedules at
- Pražská integrovaná doprava
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Ferihegy to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 25 min
- Frequency
- Every 15 minutes
- Estimated price
- 350 Ft - 410 Ft
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
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 Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
- Website
- Austrian Railways
- Book at
- Austria Rail Pass
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 Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 12 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft
- Website
- Railjet
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 900 Ft - 6 500 Ft
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- 2nd Class
- 1 900 Ft - 2 400 Ft
- 1st Class
- 5 500 Ft - 6 500 Ft
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 51 220 11 11
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 25 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft
- Website
- Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
- Phone
- +420 542 42 42 42
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Bus from Prague, ÚAN Florenc to Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 45m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 5 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft
- Website
- RegioJet
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 to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
Bus from Prague Main station to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 5m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 9 500 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- flixbus.co.uk
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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 RegioJet, arrive at Budapest, Kelenföld, Somogyi utca MHD stop station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Eurocity, arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Budapest is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Prague to Budapest.
Ryanair, Lufthansa 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, Distribusion and FlixBus.
There are 619+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at 27 500 Ft per night.