There are 6 ways to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest by plane, bus, train, rideshare, 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.
Fly
best- Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane PRG - BUD
2h 1mFt 16,450–45,835Train via Budapest-Deli
cheapest- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
9hFt 14,441–23,590Bus
- Take the bus from Prague to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N360 / ...
8h 5mFt 17,000–30,000Train
- Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Rj
8h 38mFt 26,441–85,590Airport Transfer
- Take the rideshare from Prague-PRG to Budapest545.7 km
4h 54mDrive 545.7 km
- Drive from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapestcar 545.7 km
4h 54mFt 30,379–43,881
Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest by bus
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest is to train via Budapest-Deli which costs 14 000 Ft - 24 000 Ft and takes 9h.
The fastest way to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs 16 000 Ft - 46 000 Ft.
Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 5m.
No, there is no direct train from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 38m.
The distance between Prague Airport (PRG) and Budapest is 487 km. The road distance is 545.7 km.
The best way to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest without a car is to bus which takes 8h 5m and costs 17 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft.
It takes approximately 2h 1m to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest, including transfers.
Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.
Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
The best way to get from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest is to fly which takes 2h 1m and costs 16 000 Ft - 46 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 17 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft and takes 8h 5m, you could also train, which costs 26 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft and takes 8h 38m.
What companies run services between Prague Airport (PRG), Czechia and Budapest, Hungary?
Ryanair, Lufthansa, and Austrian Airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar once daily. Tickets cost Ft 17,000–30,000 and the journey takes 8h 5m.
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 10m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 22,000–80,000
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 10m
- When
- Monday to Saturday
- Estimated price
- Ft 13,000–40,000
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Václav Havel Airport Prague to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- Ft 26,000–95,000
- Phone
- +420 221 111 122
- [email protected]
- Website
- cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 26,000–40,000
- Website
- https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
- Phone
- +43 (0) 5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 51m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- Ft 48,000–85,000
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
- Website
- https://shop.oebbtickets.at/en/ticket
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- [email protected]
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Deli
- Ave. Duration
- 7h 13m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 14,000–23,000
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.fr
Bus from Prague to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 17,000–30,000
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
- Website
- https://www.mozio.com
Rideshare from Prague-PRG to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 54m
- Frequency
- On demand
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More Questions & Answers
Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.
Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest train services, operated by České dráhy (ČD), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Yes, the driving distance between Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest is 546 km. It takes approximately 4h 54m to drive from Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest.
Book your Prague Airport (PRG) to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.
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Check out Blablacar's carpooling service for rideshare options between Prague Airport (PRG) and Budapest. A great option if you don't have a driver's licence or want to avoid public transport.