How to get from Rome 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 Rome to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 1h 50m, 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 4, 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 | €54Checked Sep 4 | 1h 50mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €85Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 17h 11mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€54Checked Sep 41h 50m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€85Omio catalogue, Sep 817h 11m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Rome 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.
- 1Rome Fiumicino → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Wizz Air·1h 50m
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, Rome to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€18October 2026
€21Departures from Rome to Budapest
FlixBus runs 4 scheduled departures a day, the first at 04:50 and the last at 15:50.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 4 | 04:50 | 15:50 |
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.
- Bus· 18h 35m€85Book
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Rome to Budapest works
Start with a Wizz Air flight from Rome to Budapest, about 1h 50m. In total it's roughly €54 over 1h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Rome to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Rome to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 1h 50m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Rome?
About 811 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Rome to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €54 to €103. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Rome to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 1h 50m.
How long is the flight from Rome to Budapest?
About 1h 50m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Rome and Budapest?
Rome is FCO and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written FCO to BUD.
Which operators run Rome to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Rome 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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