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 DKK 397. 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: DKK 163)
Budapest ↔ Bratislava (average: DKK 194)
Budapest ↔ Prague (average: DKK 260)

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Hungary:
- Bus: 45 routes
- Train: 12 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules 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 36m
Ticket prices: From DKK 163
Frequency: 8 departures daily
Recommended operators: Slovak Rail, FlixBus, RegioJet, miniBUD, Express Busline, DMD Group, ÖBB, BlaBlaCar Bus, Arda Tur, Karat-S, Slovak Lines, OBB Eurocity

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest ↔ Prague, Czechia
Budapest ↔ Kyiv, Ukraine
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Vienna, Austria
Budapest ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest ↔ Munich, Germany

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