Bus from Rome to Budapest: Tickets & Schedules

Next bus departures

Next departures for Rome to Budapest on December 2
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
Flixbus Bus
Aeroporto Ciampino Airport (CIA)
KelenföldCheapest
Flixbus Bus
Rome Anagnina
Könyves KálmánFastest
Flixbus Bus
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
Flixbus Bus
Rome Anagnina
T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
Flixbus Bus
Rome Fiumicino Airport
Könyves KálmánNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Today at 10:31 AM CET.

Get from Rome to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 1 day, 1 hour 25 minutes, and with fares starting at just $100, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

32bus per day
1d 1hAverage Duration
814 kmDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Rome 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 Rome to Budapest?

    The cheapest bus tickets from Rome to Budapest start from $100. The average price for this route is around $171. 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 Rome to Budapest?

    The average bus travel time from Rome to Budapest is 1d 1h, covering a distance of 814 km. The quickest bus can get you there in 18h 35m and is operated by FlixBus.

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

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet.

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

    The earliest bus departs from Rome to Budapest at 12:10am. And the latest bus departs at 11:50pm.

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

    A bus trip from Rome to Budapest generates an estimated 20 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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 Rome 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
11-29
$79
11-30
$128
Today
$85
12-02
$147
12-03
No data
12-04
No data
12-05
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12-06
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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Rome to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 29, 2025 with a price of $79

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

You can expect to pay from $79 to $223 for a bus ticket from Rome to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $147 which is on 2025-12-02.

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