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

today

$50

tomorrow

$50

Wednesday

Thursday

$50

Friday

$52

Saturday

Sunday

$55

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/7/2026 7:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/7/2026 6:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	14h 26m	2:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:11 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/7/2026 2:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 26m
FlixBus	14h 55m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/7/2026 2:55:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	14h 21m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/7/2026 2:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/7/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 21m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 7:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 6:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	14h 21m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 2:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 21m
FlixBus	14h 55m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 2:55:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	13h 0m	8:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	9:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 8:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 7:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 6:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m
FlixBus	13h 0m	8:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	9:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$66	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 8:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $66 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	14h 21m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 2:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 21m
FlixBus	14h 55m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/10/2026 2:55:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 7:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	14h 55m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 2:55:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	14h 21m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 2:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 21m
FlixBus	16h 10m	2:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 2:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	16h 55m	6:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/11/2026 6:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	12h 35m	7:40 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	8:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 7:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/14/2026 8:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 12h 35m
FlixBus	14h 21m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 2:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 21m
FlixBus	13h 0m	8:30 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	9:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 8:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/13/2026 9:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 0m
FlixBus	14h 55m	2:55 AM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 2:55:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/13/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 55m
FlixBus	16h 30m	12:45 PM	Bologna	Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station	5:15 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$75	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/13/2026 12:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/14/2026 5:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $75 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m

Did you know that if you travel from Bologna to Budapest via Trieste, you can save more than $7? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  16h 10m
  
  0
  
  2:45 PM
  
  Bologna
  Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station
  
  7:35 PM
  
  Trieste
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $17
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station, Bologna (Italy) at 9/8/2026 2:45:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Trieste (Italy) arriving at 9/8/2026 7:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $17 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  7h 40m
  
  0
  
  11:15 PM
  
  Trieste
  Central Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $31
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 9/8/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $7

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Bologna to Budapest is $49 on 9/17/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Bologna and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Bologna and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 15 daily buses from Bologna to Budapest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 12 daily coaches between Bologna and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Night, with 30 buses from Bologna to Budapest, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Bologna and Budapest, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Bologna to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 13 times every day by bus from Bologna to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Bologna to Budapest starting from $49!

Cheapest Bus	$49
Fastest Bus	12h 35m
Earliest Bus	2:55 AM
Latest Bus	10:25 PM
Daily Bus Routes	13 Ø
Distance	423.6 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Bologna to Budapest

Every day, 13 buses from 1 bus companies leave Bologna for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$53

Tuesday 09/08

$53

Wednesday 09/09

Thursday 09/10

$50

Friday 09/11

$68

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

$55

Monday 09/14

Tuesday 09/15

$50

Wednesday 09/16

Thursday 09/17

$49

Friday 09/18

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$49

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

The cheapest time to travel from Bologna to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Bologna to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $49, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Bologna to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $55.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Bologna to Budapest, with $49. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $66.

How to save money travelling from Bologna to Budapest

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 Bologna to Budapest 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 Bologna to Budapest, 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 Bologna to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Bologna and Budapest

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

Piazza XX Settembre Bus Station

Piazza XX Settembre 6

Piazza Roosevelt Bus Stop

San Biagio Cefalonia Bus Stop

Farini Bus Stop

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Kőbánya Kispest Station

Service and Comfort on the bus from Bologna to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Bologna to Budapest bus

How much does a Bologna Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $49 and takes 12h 35m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $49 and $108. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

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

Every day, the Bologna to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 13 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Bologna to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 12h 35m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $50. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Bologna to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Bologna starts at 2:55 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 Bologna to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Bologna for Budapest starts at 10:25 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 Bologna Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Bologna to Budapest, 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 Bologna and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Bologna and Budapest 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 Bologna to Budapest 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 Bologna Budapest 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 Bologna Budapest 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 Bologna to Budapest on your planned travel date.

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Bologna and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Bologna and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!