Bus from Dresden to Budapest: Tickets & Schedules

Next departures

Next departures for Dresden to Budapest on December 4
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
Könyves KálmánCheapest
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
KelenföldFastest
RegioJet
Hbf., Bayerische Strasse
NépligetNo tags
Flixbus
Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet
Hbf., Bayerische Strasse
KelenföldNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:46 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to go from Dresden to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes, and with fares starting at just $85, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day
7h 10mAverage Duration
552 kmDistance
23kgCO₂ emissions
Average Price$46 - $197Average Duration10h 6m
14kg CO₂e
Average Price$68 - $333Average Duration9h 20m
13kg CO₂e
Carpool
Average Price$85 - $105Average Duration7h 10m
23kg CO₂e

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Budapest by bus

Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Budapest start from $46. The average price for this route is around $75. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus ride from Dresden to Budapest?

    The average bus travel time from Dresden to Budapest is 10h 6m, covering a distance of 556 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Dresden to Budapest route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 21 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur.

  4. What are the earliest and latest departure times for the bus from Dresden to Budapest?

    The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Budapest at 12:30am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Budapest?

    A bus trip from Dresden to Budapest generates an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. What is the best bus company from Dresden to Budapest?

    According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1057 reviews.

  7. Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company RegioJet has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

  8. Which bus company has the best on-time performance from Dresden to Budapest?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Budapest?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found
11-28
$51
11-29
$72
Today
$52
12-01
$49
12-02
$47
12-03
$42
12-04
$53
12-05
$55
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Dresden to Budapest was searched and found on Dec 3, 2025 with a price of $42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Budapest, as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from $42 to $188 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $42 which is on 2025-12-03.

Usually RegioJet will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

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