How to get from Prague 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 Prague to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 445 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 €25, on Tue, Sep 8.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
445 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €76Checked Sep 5 | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €17Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 8h 11mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €23Omio catalogue, Sep 9 | 6h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€76Checked Sep 51h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€17Omio catalogue, Sep 98h 11m · directSee Train details
- Bus€23Omio catalogue, Sep 96h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Prague 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.
- 1Prague Václav Havel → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Ryanair·1h 10m
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, Prague to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€53Departures from Prague to Budapest
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 01:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 01:45 | 23:45 |
| ArdaTurbus | 1 | 16:30 | 16:30 |
| MAVtrain | 1 | 00:18 | 00:18 |
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
RyanairPrague Václav Havel-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
MAVPrague-BudapestBook →
FlixBusPraha hlavní nádraží-Budapest KelenföldBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, MAV, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Prague to Budapest works
Start with a FR flight from Prague to Budapest, about 1h 10m. In total it's roughly €76 over 1h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Prague to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Prague to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Prague?
About 445 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Prague to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €25 to €30. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Prague to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 10m.
How long is the flight from Prague to Budapest?
About 1h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Prague and Budapest?
Prague is PRG and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written PRG to BUD.
Which operators run Prague to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, MAV, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Prague 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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