How to get from Milan to Budapest
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 Milan to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 3h 55m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 790 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 €17, on Sun, Sep 6.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
790 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €14Checked Sep 9 | 3h 55mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €61Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 14hdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€14Checked Sep 93h 55m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€61Omio catalogue, Sep 914h · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Milan 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.
- 1Milan Malpensa → Munich Airportflight
Air Dolomiti·1h 10m - 2Munich Airport → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Lufthansa·1h 15m
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, Milan to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€14October 2026
€15Departures from Milan to Budapest
FlixBus runs 8 scheduled departures a day, the first at 05:30 and the last at 16:30.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 8 | 05:30 | 16:30 |
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
Air DolomitiMilan Malpensa-Munich AirportSee live options and dates →LufthansaMunich Airport-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusMilan-Budapest NépligetBook →On this route you travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Milan to Budapest works
Start with a Air Dolomiti flight from Milan to Munich, about 1h 10m. Transfer in Munich and continue by Lufthansa flight on to Budapest (1h 15m). In total it's roughly €397 over 3h 55m, 1 transfer.
Milan to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Milan to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 3h 55m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Milan?
About 790 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Milan to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €17 to €84. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Milan to Budapest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 3h 55m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Milan to Budapest?
About 3h 55m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Milan and Budapest?
Milan is MXP and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written MXP to BUD.
Which operators run Milan to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, FlixBus.
Can you get from Milan to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 14h.
What is the cheapest way to get from Milan 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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