Cheap Bus and Train Tickets in Hungary

Bus travel in Hungary is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was R 1 060. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Hungary:
Budapest ↔ Vienna (average: R 429)
Budapest ↔ Bratislava (average: R 405)
Budapest ↔ Prague (average: R 666)

While you can choose between different types of transport, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Hungary:
- Train: 12 routes
- Bus: 11 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare timetables and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Budapest to Vienna
Travel time: 2h 40m
Ticket prices: From R 429
Frequency: 8 departures daily
Recommended operators: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, DMD Group, Slovak Rail, KLR Bus, Karat-S, OBB Eurocity, Infobus, RegioJet, Arda Tur

The buses connecting to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest ↔ Prague, Czechia
Budapest ↔ Split, Croatia
The trains connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Vienna, Austria
Győr ↔ Vienna, Austria
Budapest ↔ Brno, Czechia

You can find trains and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Budapest Airport