How to get from Madrid to Budapest
- 1977 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 15m
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Madrid to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1977 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 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1977 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Checked Oct 1 | 3h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €111Omio catalogue, Oct 7 | 48h 26m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Oct 13h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€111Omio catalogue, Oct 748h 26m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Madrid to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Madrid–Barajas → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·3h 15m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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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.
All transport observations
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Flight prices by day, Madrid to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€37Departure 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· 38h 40m€111Book
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Oct 7
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirMadrid–Barajas-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMadrid-Roma, Roma-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Madrid to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Madrid to Budapest, about 3h 15m. In total it's roughly €67 over 3h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Madrid to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Madrid to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Madrid?
About 1977 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Madrid to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €67 to €148. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Madrid to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 3h 15m.
How long is the flight from Madrid to Budapest?
About 3h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Madrid and Budapest?
Madrid is MAD and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written MAD to BUD.
Which operators run Madrid to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Madrid 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: Wizz Air
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 1 Oct 2026