How to get from Rome to Budapest
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 17h 11m, from €103.
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 811 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 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
Rome to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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FlixBus·17h 11m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
How the trip from Rome to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Rome to Budapest, about 17h 11m. In total it's roughly €103 over 17h 11m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DepartureRomeWhat 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 Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Rome to Budapest
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
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.
How far is Budapest from Rome?+−
About 811 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Budapest cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €103. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Rome to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
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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