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

The cheapest way to get from Rome to Budapest is to fly which costs 12 000 Ft - 49 000 Ft and takes 5h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Rome to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 16 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Rome and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Rome to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Rome and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Rome to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 58m.

How far is it from Rome to Budapest?

The distance between Rome and Budapest is 850 km. The road distance is 1163.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Rome to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 14h 58m and costs 65 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 17m to get from Rome to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Rome to Budapest bus from?

Rome to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina station.

Where do I catch the Rome to Budapest train from?

Rome to Budapest train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.

Train, bus or fly from Rome to Budapest?

The best way to get from Rome to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 17m and costs 16 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 65 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft and takes 14h 58m, you could also bus, which costs 30 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Rome to Budapest bus arrive?

Rome to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station.

Where does the Rome to Budapest train arrive?

Rome to Budapest train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Venezia Mestre station.

Can I drive from Rome to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Rome to Budapest is 1163 km. It takes approximately 11h 48m to drive from Rome to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Rome to Budapest?

Book your Rome to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6572+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Roma Ciampino Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane CIA - BUD
5h 17m
Ft 16,433–64,296
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane FCO - BUD
5h 30m
Ft 11,969–48,286
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
14h 58m
Ft 64,803–137,760
Bus
1. Take the bus from Roma, Autostazione Tiburtina to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus 510 / ...
2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N536
18h 15m
Ft 30,740–54,181
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Roma Tiburtina to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
18h 36m
Ft 28,579–91,030
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Bratislava Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Bratislava Airport (BTS)plane FCO - BTS
2. Take the train from Bratislava Hlavna Stanica to Budapest-Nyugatitrain
7h 58m
Ft 19,949–102,286
Fly Fiumicino International Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane FCO - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
7h 51m
Ft 24,119–102,086
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Trieste Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the bus from Trieste to Ljubljana bus stationbus 402 / ...
3. Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
16h 38m
Ft 35,681–81,714
Drive 1,163.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Budapestcar 1,163.1 km
11h 48m
Ft 70,432–101,735

Rome to Budapest by train

14Weekly Trains

14h 58mAverage Duration

Ft 64,803Cheapest Price

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Distance: 849.7 km
Duration: 5h 17m

What companies run services between Rome, Italy and Budapest, Hungary?

Ryanair flies from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf in around 14h 58m.

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