How to get from Warsaw to Budapest
- 547 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 1h 20m
- 12 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Warsaw to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 20m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 547 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 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
547 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €33Checked Oct 5 | 1h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 11h 48mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €32Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 10h 40mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€33Checked Oct 51h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€32Omio catalogue, Oct 1011h 48m · directSee Train details
- Bus€32Omio catalogue, Oct 1010h 40m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Warsaw to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Warsaw Chopin → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·1h 20m
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 Warsaw to Budapest
FlixBus runs 12 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:20 and the last at 23:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 12 | 00:20 | 23:50 |
| PKP Intercitytrain | 1 | 08:01 | 08:01 |
All departuresFlixBus
- 00:20
- 00:45
- 00:50
- 06:00
- 07:20
- 09:20
- 09:25
- 19:50
- 22:50
- 23:20
- 23:45
- 23:50
All departuresPKP Intercity
- 08:01
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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirWarsaw Chopin-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →PKP IntercityWarszawa Wschodnia-BudapestBook →
FlixBusWarszawa Wschodnia-Budapest Mexikói útBook →On this route you travel with Wizz Air, PKP Intercity, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Warsaw to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Warsaw to Budapest, about 1h 20m. In total it's roughly €33 over 1h 20m, direct, no transfers.
Warsaw to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Warsaw to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Warsaw to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:20 and the last at 23:50, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Warsaw to Budapest?
12 a day with FlixBus, between 00:20 and 23:50.
Which station does the bus from Warsaw to Budapest leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
When is the first train from Warsaw to Budapest?
The first train with PKP Intercity leaves at 08:01 and the last at 08:01, from Warszawa Wschodnia, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Warsaw to Budapest?
1 a day with PKP Intercity, between 08:01 and 08:01.
Which station does the train from Warsaw to Budapest leave from?
Warszawa Wschodnia with PKP Intercity, according to the published timetable.
How far is Budapest from Warsaw?
About 547 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Warsaw to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €33 to €42. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Warsaw to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 20m.
How long is the flight from Warsaw to Budapest?
About 1h 20m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Warsaw and Budapest?
Warsaw is WAW and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written WAW to BUD.
Which operators run Warsaw to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, PKP Intercity, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Warsaw 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
Route calculated: 5 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 5 Oct 2026