How to get from Budapest to Rome
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Rome. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 40m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 811 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 7, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
811 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €34Checked Sep 7 | 1h 40mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €83Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 17h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€34Checked Sep 71h 40m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€83Omio catalogue, Sep 917h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Rome: 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.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Ciampinoflight
Ryanair·1h 40m
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.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Rome
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€23October 2026
€20Departures from Budapest to Rome
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 15:15 and the last at 18:40.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 15:15 | 18:40 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure 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.
Omio last refreshed these on Wed, Sep 9
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Rome works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Budapest to Rome, about 1h 40m. In total it's roughly €34 over 1h 40m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Rome: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Rome?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 40m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Rome from Budapest?
About 811 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Rome cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €34 to €103. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Rome?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 40m.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Rome?
About 1h 40m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Budapest and Rome?
Budapest is BUD and Rome is CIA, so this route is usually written BUD to CIA.
Which operators run Budapest to Rome?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Rome?
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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