How to get from Barcelona to Budapest
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Barcelona to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 35m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1501 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 2, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1501 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Sep 2 | 2h 35mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €148Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 33h 16m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Sep 22h 35m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€148Omio catalogue, Sep 833h 16m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Barcelona 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.
- 1Barcelona El Prat → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Ryanair·2h 35m
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, Barcelona to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€32October 2026
€33Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
- Bus· 32h 10m€148Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBarcelona El Prat-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusBarcelona-Praha hlavní nádraží, Praha hlavní nádraží-Budapest KelenföldBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Barcelona to Budapest works
Start with a FR flight from Barcelona to Budapest, about 2h 35m. In total it's roughly €34 over 2h 35m, direct, no transfers.
Barcelona to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Barcelona to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 35m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Barcelona?
About 1501 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Barcelona to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €34 to €157. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Barcelona to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 35m.
How long is the flight from Barcelona to Budapest?
About 2h 35m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Barcelona and Budapest?
Barcelona is BCN and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written BCN to BUD.
Which operators run Barcelona to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Barcelona 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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