How to get from Rome to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Rome to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 808 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 17h 11m
- 4 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
17h 11m
direct
Bus
€67
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 20 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Rome to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 17h 11m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 808 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €64, on Wed, Oct 14.
808 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €21Checked Oct 17 | 6h 38mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €70Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 17h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€21Checked Oct 176h 38m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€70Omio catalogue, Oct 2017h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Roma → Budapestbus
FlixBus·17h 11m
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 Rome to Budapest
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:50 and the last at 15:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:50 | 15:50 |
All departures
- 04:50
- 05:50
- 14:50
- 15:50
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
FlixBusRoma-Budapest, Vienna International-GyőrBook →
RyanairRome Fiumicino-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →
MAVGyőr-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Roma to Budapest, about 17h 11m. In total it's roughly €67 over 17h 11m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 17h 11m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Rome to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 04:50 and the last at 15:50, from Roma, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Rome to Budapest?
4 a day with FlixBus, between 04:50 and 15:50.
Which station does the bus from Rome to Budapest leave from?
Roma with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Rome?
About 808 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €64 to €74. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Which operators run Rome to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Ryanair, MAV.
Can you get from Rome to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 17h 11m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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: FlixBus
Route calculated: 20 Oct 2026