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There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Budapest by train, bus, car, subway or plane

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Train

  1. Take the train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station

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Train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld

  1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld

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Bus

  1. Take the bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station

Drive

  1. Drive from Prague to Budapest

Subway to Prague, fly to Budapest

  1. Take the subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
  2. Fly from Prague (PRG) to Budapest (BUD)

Train to Vienna, fly to Budapest

  1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
  2. Fly from Vienna (VIE) to Budapest (BUD)

Fly Prague to Vienna, train

  1. Fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE)
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld

Prague to Budapest by train

51 Weekly Trains
7h 2m Average Duration
16 000 Ft Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld which costs 550 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 7h 8m.

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The quickest way to get from Prague to Budapest is to subway and fly which costs 850 Kč - 6 000 Kč and takes 4h 19m.

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Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Budapest Kelenföld bus station station. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 5m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova station and arriving at Budapest Déli Train Station station. Services depart every four hours, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 7h 2m.

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The distance between Prague and Budapest is 444 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.

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The best way to get from Prague to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs 1 000 Kč - 2 300 Kč.

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The train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station takes 7h 2m including transfers and departs every four hours.

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Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.

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Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova.

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The best way to get from Prague to Budapest is to train which takes 7h 2m and costs 1 000 Kč - 2 300 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 000 Kč - 1 400 Kč and takes 7h 5m.

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Map of how to get from Prague to Budapest.
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  • Distance: 444.2 km
  • Duration: 7h 2m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Budapest, Hungary?

RegioJet operates a train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station twice daily. Tickets cost 8 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft and the journey takes 7h 2m. Czech Railways (ČD) also services this route 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and the journey takes 7h 5m.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
48 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft
Flights from Vienna to Budapest
Ave. Duration
45 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
44 000 Ft - 220 000 Ft
Flights from Prague to Vienna
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
49 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
11 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft
Train operators
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Déli Train Station
Ave. Duration
7h 2m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
8 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
1st Class
27 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration
6h 43m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
8 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
1st Class
27 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
5 500 Ft - 19 000 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
5 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft
1st Class
17 500 Ft - 18 500 Ft
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration
2h 31m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
3 800 Ft - 13 000 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
3 800 Ft - 5 500 Ft
1st Class
11 000 Ft - 13 000 Ft
Czech Railways (ČD)
Phone
+420 221 111 122
Email
info@cd.cz
Website
cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
16 000 Ft - 36 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
16 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft
Business
23 900 Ft - 24 100 Ft
1st Class
24 000 Ft - 36 000 Ft
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Wien Hbf
Ave. Duration
4h 5m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
10 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
10 000 Ft - 15 000 Ft
Business
14 600 Ft - 14 900 Ft
1st Class
14 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration
2h 20m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
30 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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Prague to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

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Prague to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Budapest Déli Train Station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Budapest is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Prague to Budapest.

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Ryanair and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport.

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