How to get from Prague to Budapest
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 7h 29m, from €30.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 7h 29m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 445 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 3, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Prague to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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ArdaTur·7h 29m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Prague to Budapest: train, bus
How the trip from Prague to Budapest works
Start with a ArdaTur bus from Prague to Budapest, about 7h 29m. In total it's roughly €30 over 7h 29m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DeparturePragueWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Prague to Budapest
On this route you travel with ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Prague to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Budapest?+−
The most useful route takes about 7h 29m by bus, with no transfer.
How far is Budapest from Prague?+−
About 445 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Budapest cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €30. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Prague to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with ArdaTur.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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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