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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | Militari | CheapestFastest | ||||
| Bus | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | Militari | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Militari | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Militari | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Militari | No tags |
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Get from Budapest to Bucharest
The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just $45, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Bucharest?
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Bucharest
- AStrada Valea Cascadelor 2, București, Romania
- CAutogara Filaret, Str. Piata Garii Filaret, nr. 1, Bükreş, Romanya
- D
Rahova
Șoseaua Alexandriei 164, București, Romania - E
Bükreş Filaret Otogar (Bucureşti Filaret)
Strada Doctor Constantin Istrati 1, Bükreş / Romanya - F
Piata Natiunile Unite
Calea Victoriei nr. 2, București 030167, Romania
Compare bus companies
Based on 11527 reviews, the company was rated 3.5 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the staff but often complained with the WiFi. FlixBus ticket prices on this trip start at $45
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Budapest to Bucharest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Bucharest start from $45. The average price for this route is around $78. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Bucharest?
The average bus travel time from Budapest to Bucharest is 16h 20m, covering a distance of 619 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Bucharest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 7 buses available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Budapest to Bucharest?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Bucharest at 4:30am. And the latest bus departs at 8:00pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Bucharest?
A bus trip from Budapest to Bucharest generates an estimated 15 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Bucharest was searched and found on Dec 9, 2025 with a price of $53To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Bucharest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $53 to $159 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $53 which is on 2025-12-09.
