How to get from Budapest to Milan
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Budapest to Milan by price and travel time.
- 790 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 35m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
1h 35m
direct
Flight
€299
Cheapest
14h 25m
direct
Bus
€56
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Milan. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 45m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 790 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €53, on Mon, Oct 12.
790 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 18 | 15hFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €70Older observation | 20h 25m2 transfers | See Train details |
| Bus | €50Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 14h 25mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 1815h · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€70Older observation20h 25m · 2 transfersSee Train details
- Bus€50Omio catalogue, Oct 2014h 25m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Milan: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Milan Malpensaflight
Ryanair·1h 45m
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.
Departures from Budapest to Milan
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:45 and the last at 21:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 04:45 | 21:30 |
All departures
- 04:45
- 05:45
- 06:45
- 17:00
- 17:30
- 18:00
- 18:30
- 19:00
- 21:00
- 21:30
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.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBudapest Népliget-Milan, Innsbruck Südbahnstraße-South Tyrol, South Tyrol-Milan, Bregenz-MilanBook →
Wizz Air MaltaBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Milan MalpensaSee live options and dates →
Austrian AirlinesBudapest-Vienna, Vienna-InnsbruckSee live options and dates →
ÖBBBudapest-Vienna, Vienna-BregenzBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Milan works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Milan, about 1h 45m. In total it's roughly €127 over 1h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Milan: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Milan?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 45m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Milan?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:45 and the last at 21:30, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Milan?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 04:45 and 21:30.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Milan leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Milan from Budapest?
About 790 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Milan cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €70. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Milan?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 45m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Milan?
About 1h 45m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Milan?
Budapest is BUD and Milan is MXP, so this route is usually written BUD to MXP.
Which operators run Budapest to Milan?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, Wizz Air Malta, Austrian Airlines, ÖBB.
Can you get from Budapest to Milan without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Milan?
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: Ryanair
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 20 Oct 2026