How to get from Budapest to Rome
- 808 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 17h 10m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 7 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Rome: flight, bus. The two cities are about 808 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 7 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
808 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €16Checked Oct 15 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 17h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€16Checked Oct 151h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€69Omio catalogue, Oct 2017h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Rome: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Ciampinoflight
Ryanair·1h 40m
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 Rome
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:15 and the last at 18:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 15:15 | 18:40 |
All departures
- 15:15
- 16:15
- 17:40
- 18:40
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
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Rome works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Rome, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €34 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Rome: common questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Rome?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 15:15 and the last at 18:40, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Rome?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 15:15 and 18:40.
How far is Rome from Budapest?
About 808 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €67 to €96. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Budapest to Rome?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Rome?
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.
Where to next
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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: 7 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 7 Sep 2026