Bus Madrid to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Madrid to Budapest

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

today

tomorrow

Friday

Saturday

from $168

Sunday

from $185

Monday

from $170

Tuesday

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	45h 45m	2:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	12:35 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$168	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/19/2025 2:50:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 12:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $168 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 45m
FlixBus	39h 5m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:45 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/19/2025 4:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
FlixBus	45h 10m	8:50 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	6:00 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$171	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/19/2025 8:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 6:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $171 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 10m
FlixBus	43h 1m	7:15 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$180	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/19/2025 7:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 2:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 1m
FlixBus	43h 30m	7:15 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:45 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$180	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/19/2025 7:15:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/21/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $180 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 30m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	39h 5m	4:40 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	7:45 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$185	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/20/2025 4:40:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 7:45:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $185 per person are available. Travel duration is 39h 5m
FlixBus	43h 11m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/20/2025 7:05:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 2:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m
FlixBus	43h 40m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:45 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/20/2025 7:05:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
FlixBus	43h 55m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	3:00 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/20/2025 7:05:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 55m
FlixBus	45h 25m	8:25 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$194	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/20/2025 8:25:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $194 per person are available. Travel duration is 45h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	42h 25m	3:45 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$170	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/21/2025 3:45:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/23/2025 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $170 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 25m
FlixBus	43h 11m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/21/2025 7:05:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/23/2025 2:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 11m
FlixBus	43h 40m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	2:45 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/21/2025 7:05:00 PM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/23/2025 2:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 40m
FlixBus	43h 55m	7:05 PM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	3:00 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$176	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/21/2025 7:05:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/23/2025 3:00:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $176 per person are available. Travel duration is 43h 55m
FlixBus	42h 0m	12:40 AM	Madrid	Sur Bus Station	6:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$181	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Sur Bus Station, Madrid (Spain) at 7/21/2025 12:40:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 7/22/2025 6:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $181 per person are available. Travel duration is 42h 0m

Frequency of bus connections between Madrid and Budapest

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 16 daily buses from Madrid to Budapest. Sunday has instead the fewest connections, with only 14 daily coaches between Madrid and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 27 buses from Madrid to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Madrid and Budapest, with 9 offers.

Facts about the bus from Madrid to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 15 times every day by bus from Madrid to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Madrid to Budapest starting from $168!

Cheapest Bus	$168
Fastest Bus	39h 5m
Earliest Bus	12:40 AM
Latest Bus	11:20 PM
Daily Bus Routes	15 Ø
Distance	1,227.1 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Madrid to Budapest

Every day, 15 buses from 1 bus companies leave Madrid for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 07/16/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 07/13

Monday 07/14

Tuesday 07/15

Wednesday 07/16

Thursday 07/17

Friday 07/18

Saturday 07/19

$168

Sunday 07/20

$185

Monday 07/21

$170

Tuesday 07/22

Wednesday 07/23

$154

Thursday 07/24

$150

Friday 07/25

Saturday 07/26

Sunday 07/27

$138

Monday 07/28

Tuesday 07/29

Wednesday 07/30

Thursday 07/31

$159

Friday 08/01

$160

Saturday 08/02

Sunday 08/03

Monday 08/04

$140

Tuesday 08/05

Wednesday 08/06

$144

Thursday 08/07

Friday 08/08

Saturday 08/09

The cheapest time to travel from Madrid to Budapest

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

With a price starting from $168, Saturday is the cheapest day for a bus from Madrid to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $185.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Madrid to Budapest, with $168. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $181.

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

All bus stations and stops in Madrid and Budapest

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

Avenida de América Bus Station

Avenida de América 13

Bus Stop

Calle de Tiziano 40

Intercambiador de Moncloa

Calle de la Princesa 89n

Plaza de Castilla

Sur Bus Station

Calle de Méndez Álvaro 83

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Keleti Pályaudvar Railway Station

Thököly út 1

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Service and Comfort on the bus from Madrid to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Madrid to Budapest bus

How much does a Madrid Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $168 and takes 45h 45m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $168 and $244. 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 Madrid to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Madrid to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 15 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Madrid to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 39h 5m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $170. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Madrid to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Madrid starts at 12:40 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 Madrid to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Madrid for Budapest starts at 11:20 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 Madrid Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Madrid 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 Madrid and Budapest?

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

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Madrid and to Budapest

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