How to get from Ankara to Budapest
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We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 9h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 1393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €32, on Thu, Aug 27.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1393 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €85Checked Sep 2 | 9h 15m1 transfer | See Flight details |
| Bus | €102Older observation | 33h 06m2 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€85Checked Sep 29h 15m · 1 transferSee Flight details
- Bus€102Older observation33h 06m · 2 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Ankara to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara Esenboğa Airport → Vienna Internationalflight
Pegasus Airlines·2h 40m - 2Vienna International → Budapest Kelenföldbus
FlixBus·2h 30m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
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Flight prices by day, Ankara to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€36Departure and arrival
Operators seen on these journeys
Pegasus AirlinesAnkara Esenboğa Airport-Vienna InternationalSee live options and dates →FlixBusVienna International-Budapest Kelenföld, Ankara-Istanbul, Sofia-Budapest NépligetBook →
ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Ankara to Budapest works
Start with a Pegasus Airlines flight from Ankara to Vienna, about 2h 40m. Transfer in Vienna International and continue by FlixBus bus on to Budapest Kelenföld (2h 30m). In total it's roughly €85 over 9h 15m, 1 transfer.
Ankara to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 9h 15m by flight, bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Budapest from Ankara?
About 1393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €35 to €132. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Ankara to Budapest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 9h 15m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Ankara to Budapest?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 9h 15m. About 4h 05m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Ankara to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Pegasus Airlines, FlixBus, ArdaTur.
Can you get from Ankara to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 33h 06m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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