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Compare all timetables for the bus from Budapest to Bucharest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Budapest to Bucharest from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today
$56
tomorrow
$56
Friday
$43
Saturday
$63
Sunday
$58
Monday
$53
Tuesday
$53

Cheapest bus trips today

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 30m 7:30 AM Budapest Kelenföld Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 16h 0m 8:00 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 16h 15m 8:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:15 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 14h 45m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 14h 25m 3:05 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sebes, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      5:35 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      1:15 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 15m 4:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 15h 35m 5:10 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $56
FlixBus 14h 25m 3:05 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 14h 45m 2:45 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 16h 15m 8:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:15 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $65
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sebes, you can save more than $11? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      5:35 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      1:15 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $11

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 15m 8:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:15 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $43
FlixBus 15h 15m 9:15 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:30 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 16h 30m 10:45 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 4:15 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $67
FlixBus 15h 30m 4:00 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 8:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $75
FlixBus 18h 25m 6:05 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 1:30 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $76

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 0m 8:00 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 16h 30m 7:30 AM Budapest Kelenföld Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $63
FlixBus 15h 15m 9:15 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 12:30 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 16h 30m 10:45 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 3:15 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $65
FlixBus 18h 25m 6:05 PM Budapest Kelenföld Station 12:30 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $71
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sebes, you can save more than $18? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      5:35 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      1:15 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $18

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 15m 3:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 8:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $58
FlixBus 15h 35m 4:10 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 8:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 15h 30m 4:15 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 8:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 15h 20m 4:25 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 8:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
FlixBus 14h 25m 3:05 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sebes, you can save more than $13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      16h 15m
      0
      8:00 PM
      Budapest
      Népliget Bus Station
      5:30 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $31
      • Waiting Time 0h 5m
    • FlixBus
      7h 40m
      0
      5:35 AM
      Sebes
      Train Station
      1:15 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $14
    Travel time is 0h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 15h 40m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 10:10 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 16h 0m 8:00 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 15h 15m 9:15 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 1:30 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 16h 30m 7:30 AM Budapest Kelenföld Station 1:00 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $55
FlixBus 14h 25m 3:05 PM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 6:30 AM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sibiu, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 25m
      0
      6:05 PM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      8:20 AM
      Sibiu
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 0m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Sibiu
      Bus Stop
      1:30 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 3h 0m longer, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Mode of Transport BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName Duration Departure time From Departure Arrival time To Destination Logo Seat classes Price
FlixBus 16h 15m 4:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 15h 35m 5:10 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 15h 30m 5:15 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 15h 20m 5:25 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 9:45 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
FlixBus 15h 40m 5:30 AM Budapest Népliget Bus Station 10:10 PM Bucharest Militari Bus Station  Economy $53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Budapest to Bucharest via Sibiu, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • FlixBus
      18h 25m
      0
      6:05 PM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      8:20 AM
      Sibiu
      Bus Stop
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $29
      • Waiting Time 0h 10m
    • FlixBus
      5h 0m
      0
      8:30 AM
      Sibiu
      Bus Stop
      1:30 PM
      Bucharest
      Militari Bus Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $10
    Travel time is 2h 5m longer, but you will save $15

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Budapest to Bucharest is $36 on 11/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.


Frequency of bus connections between Budapest and Bucharest

See here how frequent the connections between Budapest and Bucharest are, during different times and days of the week.
Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 18 daily buses from Budapest to Bucharest. Saturday has instead the fewest connections, with only 9 daily coaches between Budapest and Bucharest.
The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 29 buses from Budapest to Bucharest, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Budapest and Bucharest, with 16 offers.

Facts about the bus from Budapest to Bucharest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 12 times every day by bus from Budapest to Bucharest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest starting from $36!

Cheapest Bus $36
Fastest Bus 15h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Latest Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Bus Routes 12 Ø
Distance 400.0 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Budapest to Bucharest

Every day, 12 buses from 1 bus companies leave Budapest for Bucharest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 10/21/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 10/18
Monday 10/19
Tuesday 10/20
Wednesday 10/21
$53
Thursday 10/22
$56
Friday 10/23
$67
Saturday 10/24
$59
Sunday 10/25
$58
Monday 10/26
$53
Tuesday 10/27
$53
Wednesday 10/28
$53
Thursday 10/29
$53
Friday 10/30
$53
Saturday 10/31
$55
Sunday 11/01
$53
Monday 11/02
$47
Tuesday 11/03
$44
Wednesday 11/04
$38
Thursday 11/05
$39
Friday 11/06
$39
Saturday 11/07
$38
Sunday 11/08
$46
Monday 11/09
$42
Tuesday 11/10
$37
Wednesday 11/11
$38
Thursday 11/12
$36
Friday 11/13
$42
Saturday 11/14

The cheapest time to travel from Budapest to Bucharest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Budapest to Bucharest, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from $36, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Budapest to Bucharest. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $39.
Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Budapest to Bucharest, with $36. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $56.

How to save money travelling from Budapest to Bucharest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Budapest to Bucharest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Budapest to Bucharest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later buses from Budapest to Bucharest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Budapest to Bucharest

These are the most booked bus companies between Budapest to Bucharest from our users.

FlixBus from Budapest to Bucharest

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Budapest to Bucharest:

Cheapest Price $43
Fastest Bus 15h 15m
Earliest Bus 7:30 AM
Last Bus 10:45 PM
Daily Connections 12 Ø
Found on 10/21/2026

All bus stations and stops in Budapest and Bucharest

In the map below, you can see where to find all bus stations in Budapest and Bucharest.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Budapest to Bucharest? Compare all modes of transports from Budapest to Bucharest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Budapest to Bucharest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the buses from Budapest to Bucharest? Or which bus companies serve the route Budapest to Bucharest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Budapest to Bucharest bus

How much does a Budapest Bucharest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $36 and takes 17h 15m to reach Bucharest. Compare offers to save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Budapest to Bucharest?

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $36 and $130. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Bucharest.

On average, how many connections are available from Budapest to Bucharest each day?

Every day, the Budapest to Bucharest bus route is served by approximately 12 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Budapest to Bucharest take?

The fastest bus from Budapest to Bucharest is offered by FlixBus and takes 15h 15m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $65. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Budapest to Bucharest?

The earliest bus arriving in Bucharest from Budapest starts at 7:30 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Budapest to Bucharest?

The latest bus trip departing from Budapest for Bucharest starts at 10:45 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Budapest Bucharest route?

When traveling by bus from Budapest to Bucharest, passengers can travel with FlixBus. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works for you.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Bucharest?

You can check all the direct connections between Budapest and Bucharest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus.

What can I take with me on the Budapest to Bucharest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Budapest Bucharest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Budapest Bucharest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make traveling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Budapest to Bucharest on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Budapest to Bucharest?

CheckMyBus collaborates directly with companies around the world to provide you with the best options when searching for a trip. We retrieve their first-hand data to show you real-time prices, schedules, and seat availability for 12 daily trips between Budapest and Bucharest. With the most up-to-date information from verified sources, you can fairly compare all available options and choose the trip that suits you best.

How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Budapest to Bucharest?

Prices and availability for 12 trips between Budapest and Bucharest change constantly. To provide you with the most up-to-date information, we connect directly with bus operators, Online Travel Agencies (OTAs), and Global Distribution Systems (GDS) via real-time interfaces (APIs). The data collected from these sources undergoes strict quality checks, is processed within our infrastructure, and is then presented to you on our search results pages. Visit our About Us page to learn more.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Budapest to Bucharest

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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