There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) by plane, train, bus, night train or car
Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.
Recommended option
Fly Budapest to Rome • 4h 20m
6 alternative options
Train to Vienna, fly to Rome • 6h 29m
Fly Budapest to Rome Ciampino • 5h 40m
Train • 15h 56m
Bus • 19h 11m
Train, night train • 17h 59m
Drive • 11h 24m
Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) is to fly which costs 13 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 4h 20m.
The fastest way to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs 13 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Budapest station to Rome Airport (FCO). However, there are services departing from Budapest Népliget bus station and arriving at Fiumicino Aeroporto T3 via Roma Tiburtina TiBus. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 11m.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO). However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Fiumicino Aeroporto via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre and Roma Tiburtina. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 56m.
The distance between Budapest and Rome Airport (FCO) is 853 km. The road distance is 1243.4 km.
The best way to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) without a car is to train which takes 15h 56m and costs 50 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 4h 20m to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO), including transfers.
Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.
Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The best way to get from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) is to fly which takes 4h 20m and costs 13 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft and takes 15h 56m, you could also bus, which costs 38 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 19h 11m.
- Distance: 853.2 km
- Duration: 4h 20m
What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rome Airport (FCO), Italy?
Wizz Air and Air Serbia fly from Budapest Nepliget bus station to Rome Airport (FCO) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest Kelenföld train station to Rome Airport (FCO) via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Roma Tiburtina in around 15h 56m.
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €35 - €280
Flights from Budapest to Rome Ciampino
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €40 - €370
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Budapest to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €30 - €200
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €70 - €370
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €110 - €450
- Website
- airserbia.com
Flights from Budapest to Rome via Belgrade
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- €85 - €600
- Website
- flyulendo.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- €27 - €230
- Website
- croatiaairlines.com
Flights from Vienna to Rome via Split
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 25m
- When
- Monday and Friday
- Estimated price
- €380 - €1100
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 25m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €10 - €13
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Budapest Kelenfold Train Station to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 34m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- €10 - €35
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- €10 - €14
- 1st Class
- €29 - €33
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestre
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 29m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- €80 - €130
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Trenitalia’s high-speed Frecce trains run on specialised tracks and have a greater level of service and comfort than InterCity and regional trains. There are three types of Frecce trains: Frecciarossa, (the fastest; connects major Italian cities); Frecciargento (mostly connect Rome to other Italian cities); and Frecciabianca (the slowest Frecce trains). Frecciarossa trains offer four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Standard, Premium, Business and Executive. All Frecce tickets include a seat reservation and must be purchased before boarding the train.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 36m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- €35 - €110
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en/frecce.html
- Super Economy
- €35 - €50
- Base Standard
- €65 - €90
- Base Premium
- €75 - €110
Private train company Italotreno operates high-speed trains in Italy on the same tracks as Trenitalia. The routes service 21 stations across the country, including popular routes Milan-Florence, Rome-Venice and Bologna-Naples. Choose from four classes of service, all with free Wi-Fi: Smart, Comfort, Prima and Club Executive. Italo also operates Italobus – an integrated train-bus service that takes passengers from the main train stations to other Italian cities.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 8937 1892
- Website
- italotreno.it
Train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtina
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 37m
- Frequency
- Every 2 hours
- Estimated price
- €65 - €90
- Website
- https://www.italotreno.it/en
- Smart Economy
- €65 - €85
- Smart Flex
- €70 - €90
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Night train from Wien Hbf to Roma Termini
- Ave. Duration
- 13h 52m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- €65 - €180
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- €130 - €180
- Seating Carriage
- €65 - €130
- Couchette Carriage
- €130 - €170
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One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Roma Tiburtina TiBus
- Ave. Duration
- 17h 55m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- €95 - €140
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Roma Tiburtina TiBus station.
Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) is 1243 km. It takes approximately 11h 24m to drive from Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO).
Book your Budapest to Rome Airport (FCO) bus tickets online with FlixBus and Omio.
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