How to get from Barcelona to Budapest
- 1501 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 14h 25m
- 2 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
12h 25m
1 transfer
Flight + Bus
€137
Cheapest
29h 41m
direct
Bus
€114
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 11 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 14h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1501 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on October 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1501 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €29Checked Oct 11 | 14h 25mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €105Omio catalogue, Oct 11 | 29h 41mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€29Checked Oct 1114h 25m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€105Omio catalogue, Oct 1129h 41m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Belgrade Nikola Teslaflight
Air Serbia·2h 35m - 2Belgrade → Budapestbus12Go·5h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
- Mon, Oct 12€114
- Tue, Oct 13€114
- Wed, Oct 14€114
- Thu, Oct 15€114
- Fri, Oct 16€114
- Sat, Oct 17€114
- Sun, Oct 18€114
- Mon, Oct 19€114
- Tue, Oct 20€114
- Wed, Oct 21€114
- Thu, Oct 22€114
- Fri, Oct 23€114
- Sat, Oct 24€114
- Sun, Oct 25€114
- Wed, Nov 4€114
- Thu, Nov 5€114
- Fri, Nov 6€114
- Sat, Nov 7€114
- Sun, Nov 8€114
- Mon, Nov 9€114
- Tue, Nov 10€114
Departures from Barcelona to Budapest
FlixBus runs 2 scheduled departures a day, the first at 16:35 and the last at 17:20.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 2 | 16:35 | 17:20 |
All departures
- 16:35
- 17:20
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 32h 10m€105Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Oct 11
Cheapest fare by day, Barcelona to Budapest
The lowest fare Omio listed for each day, connections included. Pick a day to see its trips and book.
Fares checked on Sun, Oct 11.
Operators seen on these journeys
Air SerbiaBarcelona El Prat-Belgrade Nikola TeslaSee live options and dates →12GoBelgrade-BudapestSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBarcelona-Budapest NépligetBook →
Wizz AirBarcelona El Prat-Belgrade Nikola TeslaSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Air Serbia, 12Go, FlixBus, Wizz Air; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Budapest works
Start with a Air Serbia flight from Barcelona to Belgrade, about 2h 35m. Transfer in Belgrade and continue by 12Go bus on to Budapest (5h 30m). In total it's roughly €136 over 14h 25m, 1 transfer.
Barcelona to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 14h 25m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
When is the first bus from Barcelona to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 16:35 and the last at 17:20, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Barcelona to Budapest?
2 a day with FlixBus, between 16:35 and 17:20.
How far is Budapest from Barcelona?
About 1501 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €136. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Budapest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 14h 25m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Budapest?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 14h 25m. About 6h 20m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Barcelona to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Air Serbia, 12Go, FlixBus, Wizz Air.
Can you get from Barcelona to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 29h 41m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Air Serbia, 12Go
Route calculated: 11 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 2 Oct 2026