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There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Saint Petersburg by plane, train, bus, or car

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  1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane plane BUD - LED
    8h 48m
    ₽8,257–22,396

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Warszawa Wschodniatrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Warszawa Wschodnia to Terespoltrain train Ic
    3. Take the train from Brest C to Vitebsky Railway Terminaltrain train
    34h 10m
    ₽14,222–29,690

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Krakow, MDA Bus Stationbus bus 986 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Krakow, MDA Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus bus
    3. Take the bus from Tallinn Bussijaam to Saint Petersburg Bus Terminalbus bus 960
    36h 49m
    ₽18,395–33,113

  4. Drive 1,818.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Saint Petersburgcar car 1,818.2 km
    23h 35m
    ₽26,725–38,602

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Pulkovo Airport (LED)plane plane VIE - LED
    11h 1m
    ₽11,299–36,447

  6. Bus via Chișinău

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Chişinău Southern Busbus bus
    2. Take the bus from Chișinău, North Bus Station to St Petersburg, stationbus bus Chișinău/St Petersburg
    43h
    ₽11,359–23,142

Budapest to Saint Petersburg by bus

Calendar7Weekly Buses
Duration36h 49mAverage Duration
Ticket₽18,395Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,586.6 km
  • Duration: 8h 48m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Saint Petersburg, Russia?

Air Serbia, Pegasus Airlines, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Pulkovo Airport (LED) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Vitebsky Railway Terminal via Warszawa Wschodnia, Terespol, Terespol, Brest Bus station, and Brest C in around 34h 10m.

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