How to get from Milan to Budapest
On Routavio, Milan to Budapest by flight starts at €19 (price seen on 18 October 2026).
- 790 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 40m
- 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 40m
direct
Flight
€19
Ground only
14h
direct
Bus
€55
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Milan to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, 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.
This fare comes from a search on October 18, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
790 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €19Checked Oct 18 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €52Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 14hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€19Checked Oct 181h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€52Omio catalogue, Oct 2014h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air Malta·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 Milan to Budapest
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 05:30 | 16:30 |
All departures
- 05:30
- 06:30
- 07:30
- 08:50
- 12:20
- 13:20
- 14:30
- 15:15
- 15:30
- 16:30
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
Wizz Air MaltaMilan Malpensa-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Budapest NépligetBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air Malta flight from Milan to Budapest, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €19 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Milan to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Milan to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 05:30 and the last at 16:30, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Milan to Budapest?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 05:30 and 16:30.
How far is Budapest from Milan?
About 790 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €19 to €58. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Milan to Budapest?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Budapest?
Milan is MXP and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written MXP to BUD.
Which operators run Milan to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air Malta, FlixBus.
Can you get from Milan to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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 Malta
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 18 Oct 2026