How to get from Budapest to Kyiv
Budapest to Kyiv is 889 km in a straight line.
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Kyiv by price and travel time (route calculated on 18 October 2026).
- 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus
- First bus at 15:55, last at 22:00
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 18 October 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Kyiv: bus. The two cities are about 889 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 18 October 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
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889 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Train | €110Reading date not recorded | 23h 58m1 transfer | See Train details |
| Bus | €1Omio catalogue, Nov 1 | 19h 20mdirect | See Bus details |
- Train€110Reading date not recorded23h 58m · 1 transferSee Train details
- Bus€1Omio catalogue, Nov 119h 20m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Kyiv: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Népliget → Kyivbus
FlixBus·19h 20m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures from Budapest to Kyiv
FlixBus runs 7 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:55 and the last at 22:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 7 | 15:55 | 22:00 |
All departures
- 15:55
- 16:55
- 17:25
- 19:30
- 20:30
- 21:30
- 22:00
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· 19h 20m€1Book
Omio last refreshed these on Sun, Nov 1
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest Népliget-Kyiv, Warszawa Wschodnia-KyivBook →PKP IntercityBudapest-Warszawa WschodniaBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Kyiv works
Routavio built this route from its own route data on 18 October 2026. Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Népliget to Kyiv, about 19h 20m. In total it's roughly €75 over 19h 20m, direct, no transfers.
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Budapest to Kyiv: common questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Kyiv?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:55 and the last at 22:00, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Kyiv?
Routavio's timetable check shows 7 bus departures a day with FlixBus, between 15:55 and 22:00.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Kyiv leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Kyiv from Budapest?
About 889 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
Which operators run Budapest to Kyiv?
According to Routavio's route data, on this route you travel with FlixBus, PKP Intercity.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Kyiv?
Routavio's comparison usually points to 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: FlixBus, PKP Intercity
Route calculated: 18 Oct 2026