What is the distance between Trieste and Budapest?

Trieste and Budapest are 281 miles (452 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Trieste to Budapest?

If you're headed to Budapest from Trieste, chances are that your bus will depart from Centrale and arrive at Népliget. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Heroes' Square, City Városliget, Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Citadel and Gellért Thermal Baths.

Bus Trieste to Budapest from $25 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Trieste to Budapest on November 17
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Trieste Centrale	7h 40m	6:55am	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	Trieste Centrale	11h 55m	12:35pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Trieste Centrale	10h 40m	8:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Trieste Centrale	13h 20m	3:10am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	12:40am	Trieste Centrale	11h	11:40am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Budapest on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Trieste Centrale	8h 10m	7:40pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Trieste Centrale	7h 40m	6:55am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	1:50pm	Trieste Centrale	13h 20m	3:10am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Trieste Centrale	12h 20m	5:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	11:30am	Trieste Centrale	7h 50m	7:20pm	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Budapest on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:15pm	Trieste Centrale	7h 40m	6:55am	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest
Bus	12:40am	Trieste Centrale	11h 55m	12:35pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Trieste Centrale	10h 40m	8:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Trieste Centrale	13h 20m	3:10am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	5:00pm	Trieste Centrale	12h 20m	5:20am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Next departures for Trieste to Budapest on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:30am	Trieste Centrale	8h 10m	7:40pm	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	11:15pm	Trieste Centrale	7h 40m	6:55am	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	12:40am	Trieste Centrale	11h 55m	12:35pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	10:05am	Trieste Centrale	10h 40m	8:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	1:50pm	Trieste Centrale	13h 20m	3:10am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 3:58 PM CET.

Compare 2 ways to go from Trieste to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 6 hours 50 minutes and with fares starting at just $40, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

6h 50mAverage Duration

280 milesDistance

19kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$29 - $130	Average Duration10h 35m	CO₂ emissions 11kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$40 - $40	Average Duration6h 50m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

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Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

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Where are the popular stops in Trieste and Budapest?

Stops in Trieste

A - Centrale

B - Stazione marittima

C - Trieste Airport

D - Trieste

E - Largo Città di Santos

Stops in Budapest

A - Népliget

B - Budapest Airport

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Trieste to Budapest by bus

What is the distance between Trieste and Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Trieste to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/15

$34

11/16

$39

Today

$34

11/18

$28

11/19

$28

11/20

No data

11/21

$40

11/22

$30

The cheapest trip from Trieste to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 18, 2025 with a price of $28

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

You can expect to pay from $28 to $111 for a bus ticket from Trieste to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $28 which is on 2025-11-18.