How to get from Stockholm 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 Stockholm to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 34m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1353 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This fare comes from a search on September 8, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1353 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €22Checked Sep 8 | 2h 34mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €159Reading date not recorded | 48h 12m4 transfers | See Bus details |
- Flight€22Checked Sep 82h 34m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€159Reading date not recorded48h 12m · 4 transfersSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Stockholm 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.
- 1Stockholm Arlanda → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight2h 34m
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.
Flight prices by day, Stockholm 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
€19Departure 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 Thu, Aug 20
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairStockholm Arlanda-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusStockholm-Copenhagen Busterminal, Copenhagen Busterminal-Kraków, Kraków-Zvolen, Zvolen-BratislavaBook →
MAVBratislava-BudapestBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, MAV; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Stockholm to Budapest works
Start with a flight from Stockholm to Budapest, about 2h 34m. In total it's roughly €22 over 2h 34m, direct, no transfers.
Stockholm to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Stockholm to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 34m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Stockholm?
About 1353 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Stockholm to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €22. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Stockholm to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 34m.
How long is the flight from Stockholm to Budapest?
About 2h 34m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Stockholm and Budapest?
Stockholm is ARN and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written ARN to BUD.
Which operators run Stockholm to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus, MAV.
What is the cheapest way to get from Stockholm 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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