Prague to Budapest by train, bus, flight, taxi from CZK 555

Prague to Budapest Schedule

Type	Operator	Class	Departure Time	Arrival Time	Price	Rating
Taxi	Daytrip private transfer with English speaking driver	Minivan 7pax	Any time	+5h	$698.76
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	01:30	08:35	$50.23
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	03:40	11:20	$40.41
Flight	SmartWings	Economy	04:05	17:55	$276.82
Flight	SmartWings	Economy	04:45	23:35	$205.60
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	05:20	12:45	$32.23
Flight	Ryanair	Economy	05:55	07:10	$39.99
Bus	FlixBus	Standard	06:15	13:25	$30.59
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	06:40	10:30	$104.53
Flight	Emirates	Economy	07:00	21:10	$3,058.39
Train	RegioJet	Standard Seat	07:16	16:35	$47.45
Flight	Ryanair	Economy	07:35	08:45	$45.46
Train	RegioJet	Standard Seat	08:00	15:58	$41.66
Flight	Norwegian International	Economy	08:20	16:10	$253.85
Flight	Wizz Air	Economy	08:40	06:10	$307.83
Flight	Transavia	Economy	09:00	19:30	$140.13
Train	RegioJet	Low cost	09:16	15:58	$38.15	5.0
Flight	Lufthansa	Economy	09:35	12:40	$406.24
Flight	LOT Polish Airlines	Economy	09:55	16:55	$200.84
Flight	Eurowings	Economy	10:15	23:35	$103.38

How to get from Prague to Budapest

When you want to get from Prague to Budapest, you have a few options to consider. Traveling between these destinations is possible by different means of transport:

Flight
Bus
Train
Taxi

If you’re looking for a quick trip, it’s recommended that you use Flight. However, if you’d rather take your time with a slower, more affordable travel option, you can book a Flight ticket.

The cost of travel will depend on the means of transport you choose for your trip. A flight ticket is the most expensive option - it will cost you about USD 4,230.74. If you want to save on transportation, it’s better to take a train as a train ticket costs as low as USD 26.19.

How much does it cost to get from Prague to Budapest?

The cost of the trip from Prague to Budapest varies according to what means of transport you choose for your journey. The most affordable operator is RegioJet: travelling by train expect to pay as low as USD 26.19 for your ticket.

However, if you’re after more upscale travel . The most expensive variant is to opt for a flight - a one-way flight ticket can cost as much as USD 4,230.74.

Here is a chart of the average ticket prices and transportation options available from Prague to Budapest:

Train tickets - USD 26.18 to USD 50.20;
Bus tickets - USD 26.89 to USD 40.01;
Bus+Train price: USD 71.05 - USD 82.89. From Prague to Budapest starting from 11:00 Prague UAN Florenc until 11:00 Prague UAN Florenc
flight price: USD 102.66 - USD 4,230.75. From Prague to Budapest starting from 06:10 Prague Airport until 22:15 Prague Airport

You can order a taxi, too - an estimated cost of the ride is from USD 606.21 to USD 1,030.56.

How many trips per day are there between Prague and Budapest?

Depending on your choice of transportation, the number of daily trips varies.

47 by flight from Prague to Budapest starting from 06:10 Prague Airport until 22:15 Prague Airport
Buses start plying the route from 01:45 - you can also take a bus as late as 23:59. There are 40 available bus trips every day.
Trains always run on a set schedule - there are 12 trains per day.
Taxis are a good option to consider for this route, too. Book a cab to take you from Prague to Budapest any time of the day.

Which means of transport is the best for the route?

Buses

Taking a bus from Prague to Budapest is cheaper than flying. Quite often, a long-distance bus is the cheapest transportation option. Buses normally make bathroom and/or lunch stops along the way.

Things to remember before opting for a bus ride:

If possible, make sure to choose higher-class buses for a more comfortable travel experience. Such buses often have an air conditioning system, soft reclining seats, Wi-Fi, bathrooms, etc.
As with plane tickets, buses are better booked in advance so that you can secure a good seat.
While booking a bus, keep in mind that delays are possible. Yet it still pays to get to the bus station at least 15 minutes prior to the scheduled departure.

Taxi

Catching a cab is the easiest way to get from Prague to Budapest. It allows you to tailor-make your trip, plan all the detours and see all the places you want. You can choose the type and the size of your car as well to be as comfortable as you'd like to.

Depending on the route, it might cost as much as USD 606.21.

Things to remember: It's a good idea to follow the route on Google Maps or any other GPS navigator.

Trains

Things to remember while choosing a train ticket:
Consider everything carefully while choosing the class of your train travel. In most cases, the second class is comfortable enough – it features 2 or 4 berths in each compartment and is often air-conditioned.

If you’re in for a premium experience, consider getting a first class ticket. The price of first class tickets may include Wifi, and a choice of snacks and drinks..

The most popular transport from Prague to Budapest

How to choose the most convenient way of travel from Prague to Budapest? In order to make your choice of transportation easier, we asked 1000 users to range their preferences for this route. Here are the results of the poll:

40% chosen Bus+Train
40% users enjoyed a train ride.
20% decided to go for a bus.

Transportation from Prague to Budapest

Facts about the transport from Prague to Budapest

Cheapest Transport	$27
Fastest Transport	3h
Earliest Departure	1:45 AM
Latest Departure	11:59 PM
Departures per day	102
Distance	2551 kilometers
Transport Companies	American Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Czech Transfer Service, El Al, FlixBus, LOT Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, RegioJet, RegioJet, RegioJet, Scandinavian Airlines, SWISS International Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Wizz Air, Wizz Air Malta

Popular Routes

Prague to Budapest