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 16 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft and takes 5h 2m.

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 2m and costs 16 000 Ft - 55 000 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-Kelenföld via Venezia Mestre and Vienna Meidling Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 4m.

How far is it from Rome to Budapest?

The distance between Rome and Budapest is 884 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 15h 4m and costs 47 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 2m 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 Trenitalia Frecce, 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 2m and costs 16 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 47 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft and takes 15h 4m, you could also bus, which costs 19 000 Ft - 60 000 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 Trenitalia Frecce, 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 6644+ hotels available in Budapest.

Rome to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Rome to Budapest by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, night train, 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 from Fiumicino International Airport
best
1. Fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane FCO - BUD
5h 2m
Ft 16,687–50,387
Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane CIA - BUD
5h 4m
Ft 16,639–68,679
Train
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Venezia Mestretrain Fr
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Wien Meidlingtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
15h 4m
Ft 47,180–106,644
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 19,505–55,437
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 36,869–129,498
Train to Naples Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Roma Termini to Napoli Centraletrain
2. Fly from Naples Airport (NAP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane NAP - BUD
5h 38m
Ft 23,982–75,841
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Roma Stazione Tiburtina to Ljubljana železniška postajabus Ita
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
19h 54m
Drive 1,163.1 km
1. Drive from Rome to Budapestcar 1,163.1 km
11h 48m
Ft 69,958–101,051

Rome to Budapest by train

14Weekly Trains

15h 4mAverage Duration

Ft 47,180Cheapest Price

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Distance: 884.2 km
Duration: 5h 2m

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

Wizz Air, Ryanair, and Austrian Airlines fly from Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Roma Termini to Budapest-Kelenföld via Venezia Mestre, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 15h 4m.

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