Bus Salzburg to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Salzburg to Budapest

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

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Sunday

$54

Monday

Tuesday

$42

Wednesday

$44

Thursday

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:00 AM	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/26/2026 1:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/26/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $54 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 6m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	7:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/26/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
FlixBus	7h 30m	9:35 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$63	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/26/2026 9:35:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/27/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $63 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:00 AM	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$42	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/28/2026 1:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/28/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $42 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 6m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	7:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/28/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	1:00 AM	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$44	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/29/2026 1:00:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/29/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $44 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 6m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	7:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 7:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	11:59 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/29/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $50 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
FlixBus	7h 30m	9:35 PM	Salzburg	P+R South	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 7/29/2026 9:35:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/30/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m

Frequency of bus connections between Salzburg and Budapest

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

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Salzburg to Budapest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Salzburg and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 8 buses from Salzburg to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Salzburg and Budapest, with 3 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 7/28/2026 costs just $42, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Salzburg to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Salzburg to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salzburg to Budapest starting from $42!

Cheapest Bus	$42
Fastest Bus	6h 41m
Earliest Bus	1:00 AM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	279.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Salzburg to Budapest

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Salzburg for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/24/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/19

Monday 07/20

Tuesday 07/21

Wednesday 07/22

Thursday 07/23

Friday 07/24

Saturday 07/25

Sunday 07/26

$54

Monday 07/27

Tuesday 07/28

$42

Wednesday 07/29

$44

Thursday 07/30

Friday 07/31

Saturday 08/01

Sunday 08/02

$48

Monday 08/03

$42

Tuesday 08/04

$43

Wednesday 08/05

$44

Thursday 08/06

Friday 08/07

$64

Saturday 08/08

$46

Sunday 08/09

$55

Monday 08/10

$52

Tuesday 08/11

$49

Wednesday 08/12

Thursday 08/13

Friday 08/14

Saturday 08/15

The cheapest time to travel from Salzburg to Budapest

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

With a price starting from $42, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Salzburg to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $48.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salzburg to Budapest, with $42. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $50.

How to save money travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Salzburg and Budapest

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

P+R South

Salzburg P&R South

Lastenstrasse

Lastenstraße 14

Makartplatz Bus Stop

Hagenau b. Salzburg

Justizgebäude 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

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 Salzburg to Budapest? Compare all modes of transports from Salzburg to Budapest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salzburg to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Salzburg to Budapest bus

How much does a Salzburg Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $42 and takes 9h 10m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $42 and $71. 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 Salzburg to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Salzburg to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Salzburg to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 6h 41m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $60. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salzburg to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Salzburg starts at 1:00 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 Salzburg to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Salzburg for Budapest starts at 11:59 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 Salzburg Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Salzburg 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 Salzburg and Budapest?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Salzburg and to Budapest

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