Cheap Bus and Train Tickets in Hungary

Bus travel in Hungary is one of the most affordable ways to get around. Prices vary depending on distance and route: Short trips between nearby cities are usually budget-friendly. In the last 12 months, the average ticket price for domestic routes was ZAR 1,048. Long-distance journeys connecting major hubs are more expensive but still offer great value. International routes to neighbouring countries are higher priced but often cheaper than flights.
Example fares in Hungary:
Budapest ↔ Prague (average: ZAR 670)
Budapest ↔ Kyiv (average: ZAR 1,337)
Budapest ↔ Bratislava (average: ZAR 445)

While you can choose from different transportation options, Buses and Trains are usually the most convenient and cost-effective way to explore Hungary:
- Bus: 16 routes
- Train: 12 routes

Booking a bus or train ticket is simple and flexible: Online with Busbud, you can compare schedules and operators, reserve your seat in advance and pay securely by selecting your preferred method and currency. You can also download our App: Get it on Google Play, Download on the App Store.

The bus is the most popular way to travel from Budapest to Prague
Travel time: 7h 40m
Ticket prices: From ZAR 670
Frequency: 74 departures daily
Recommended operators: BlaBlaCar Bus, FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur, Slovak Rail, KLR Bus, Infobus, Euroclub, Karat-S, ÖBB

The buses connecting with major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Prague, Czechia
Budapest ↔ Kyiv, Ukraine
Budapest ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
The trains that connect to major cities in neighbouring countries are:
Budapest ↔ Prague, Czechia
Budapest ↔ Bratislava, Slovakia
Budapest ↔ Košice, Slovakia

You can find train and bus routes to and from some major airports. For example: Budapest Airport