How to get from Prague to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Prague to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 445 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 15m
- 13 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 15m
direct
Flight
€202
Cheapest
6h 11m
direct
Bus
€25
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Prague to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 15m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. 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 October 17, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
445 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €23Checked Oct 18 | 1h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 8h 11mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €20Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 6h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€23Checked Oct 181h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Oct 208h 11m · directSee Train details
- Bus€20Omio catalogue, Oct 206h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Prague Václav Havel → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Ryanair·1h 15m
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 Prague to Budapest
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 01:45 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| MAVtrain | 1 | 00:18 | 00:18 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:45
- 02:55
- 04:40
- 06:05
- 07:20
- 10:35
- 12:30
- 14:20
- 15:00
- 15:10
- 15:55
- 16:40
- 23:45
All departuresArdaTur
- 16:30
All departuresMAV
- 00:18
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
RyanairPrague Václav Havel-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Budapest KelenföldBook →
MAVPraha hlavní nádraží-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Budapest works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Prague to Budapest, about 1h 15m. In total it's roughly €202 over 1h 15m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 15m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Prague to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:45 and the last at 23:45, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Prague to Budapest?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 01:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Prague to Budapest leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Prague to Budapest?
The first train with MAV leaves at 00:18 and the last at 00:18, from Praha hlavní nádraží, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Prague to Budapest?
1 a day with MAV, between 00:18 and 00:18.
Which station does the train from Prague to Budapest leave from?
Praha hlavní nádraží with MAV, according to the published timetable.
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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €20 to €25. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 15m.
How long is the flight from Prague to Budapest?
About 1h 15m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Budapest?
Prague is PRG and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written PRG to BUD.
Which operators run Prague to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, MAV.
Can you get from Prague to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 6h.
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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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: 17 Oct 2026