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

The cheapest way to get from Varšava to Budapest is to train and bus which costs 27 000 Ft - 40 000 Ft and takes 27h 26m.

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

The fastest way to get from Varšava to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 10h and costs 30 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Varšava and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Varšava to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Raipole and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Ludzas AO, Riga, Bus Station and Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 29h 39m.

How far is it from Varšava to Budapest?

The distance between Varšava and Budapest is 1408 km. The road distance is 1401.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Varšava to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 29h 39m and costs 26 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 10h to get from Varšava to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Varšava to Budapest bus from?

Varšava to Budapest bus services, operated by AS "Rēzeknes autobusu parks", depart from Ludzas AO station.

Train or bus from Varšava to Budapest?

The best way to get from Varšava to Budapest is to bus which takes 29h 39m and costs 26 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 32 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft and takes 31h 4m.

Where does the Varšava to Budapest bus arrive?

Varšava to Budapest bus services, operated by AS "Rēzeknes autobusu parks", arrive at Rīgas SAO station.

What is the time difference between Varšava and Budapest?

Budapest is 1h behind Varšava. It is currently 10:01 AM in Varšava and 9:01 AM in Budapest.

Can I drive from Varšava to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Varšava to Budapest is 1401 km. It takes approximately 17h 41m to drive from Varšava to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7243+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Varšava to Budapest by train, plane, bus, 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.

Train, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
best
1. Take the train from Nerza to Riga-Pasazieru
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)RIX - BUD
10h
Ft 30,647–78,035
Bus via Kraków
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Ludzas AO to Rīgas SAO
2. Take the bus from Riga Bus Station to Krakow MDA Bus Station
3. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar986 / ...
32h 19m
Ft 25,009–67,035
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nerza to Riga-Pasazieru805 / ...
2. Take the bus from Riga to Warsaw
3. Take the train from Warszawa Centralna to Budapest-NyugatiIc
27h 26m
Ft 27,047–39,735
Bus
1. Take the bus from Ludzas AO to Rīgas SAO
2. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Warsaw, Bus Station West
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar986
29h 39m
Ft 26,509–61,035
Drive 1,401.3 km
1. Drive from Varšava to Budapest1,401.3 km
17h 41m
Ft 83,399–120,466
Train, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Nerza to Riga-Pasazieru
2. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)RIX - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
12h 42m
Ft 29,147–106,235
Train
1. Take the train from Nerza to Riga-Pasazieru805 / ...
2. Take the train from Rīgas to Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis
3. Take the train from Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis to Warszawa Zachodnia
4. Take the train from Warszawa Zachodnia to Budapest-NyugatiIc
31h 4m
Ft 32,940–40,628
Train, bus via Katowice
1. Take the train from Nerza to Riga-Pasazieru805 / ...
2. Take the bus from Rīga to Katowice
3. Take the train from Katowice to Budapest-NyugatiIc
36h 34m

Varšava to Budapest by bus

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29h 39mAverage Duration

Ft 26,509Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,408.3 km
Duration: 10h

What companies run services between Varšava, Latvia and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a bus from Raipole to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Ludzas AO, Riga, Bus Station, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 29h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a vehicle from Varšava to Budapest-Nyugati via Nerza, Riga-Pasazieru, Rīgas, Vilniaus geležinkelio stotis, and Warszawa Zachodnia in around 31h 4m.

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