Bus Trieste to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Trieste to Budapest

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

today

$43

tomorrow

Wednesday

$31

Thursday

$34

Friday

$36

Saturday

$34

Sunday

$38

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/20/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/21/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	9h 15m	8:35 AM	Trieste	Central Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/20/2026 8:35:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/20/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	10h 25m	12:20 PM	Trieste	Central Station	10:45 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/20/2026 12:20:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/20/2026 10:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	10h 50m	12:20 PM	Trieste	Central Station	11:10 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/20/2026 12:20:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/20/2026 11:10:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 50m

Did you know that if you travel from Trieste to Budapest via Ljubljana, you can save more than $9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Trieste
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/21/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 4/21/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 4/22/2026 12:50:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/22/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	11h 0m	12:40 AM	Trieste	Central Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/22/2026 12:40:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/22/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $43 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/22/2026 11:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/22/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/22/2026 11:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/22/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $48 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/23/2026 11:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/23/2026 11:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/23/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	11h 0m	12:40 AM	Trieste	Central Station	11:40 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/23/2026 12:40:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/23/2026 11:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 11h 0m
FlixBus	10h 34m	6:37 PM	Trieste	Central Station	5:11 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/23/2026 6:37:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$36	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/24/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/25/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $36 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	8h 41m	8:35 AM	Trieste	Central Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
FlixBus	9h 15m	8:35 AM	Trieste	Central Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$39	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/24/2026 8:35:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $39 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/24/2026 11:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/24/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$34	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/25/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $34 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/25/2026 11:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/25/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	10h 25m	10:10 AM	Trieste	Central Station	8:35 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/25/2026 10:10:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/25/2026 8:35:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $49 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 25m
FlixBus	10h 34m	6:37 PM	Trieste	Central Station	5:11 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/25/2026 6:37:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:11:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $52 per person are available. Travel duration is 10h 34m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	8h 10m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:40 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:40:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 10m
FlixBus	7h 40m	11:15 PM	Trieste	Central Station	6:55 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/26/2026 11:15:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/27/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 40m
FlixBus	7h 50m	11:30 AM	Trieste	Central Station	7:20 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$38	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/26/2026 11:30:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 7:20:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $38 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 50m
FlixBus	8h 41m	8:35 AM	Trieste	Central Station	5:16 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/26/2026 8:35:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:16:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 41m
FlixBus	9h 15m	8:35 AM	Trieste	Central Station	5:50 PM	Budapest	Mexikói út	Economy	$40	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/26/2026 8:35:00 AM to Mexikói út, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/26/2026 5:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $40 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 15m

Did you know that if you travel from Trieste to Budapest via Ljubljana, you can save more than $4? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- Itabus
  
  11h 15m
  
  0
  
  7:40 PM
  
  Trieste
  Central Bus Station
  
  9:10 PM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Basic
  
  $13
  
  A Bus from Itabus goes from Central Bus Station, Trieste (Italy) at 4/21/2026 7:40:00 PM to Central Bus Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) arriving at 4/21/2026 9:10:00 PM. 50 Basic ticket for $13 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 30m
- FlixBus
  
  6h 5m
  
  0
  
  12:50 AM
  
  Ljubljana
  Central Station
  
  6:55 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $21
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Ljubljana (Slovenia) at 4/22/2026 12:50:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 4/22/2026 6:55:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $21 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 5m
Travel time is 3h 35m longer, but you will save $4

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Trieste to Budapest is $27 on 5/12/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Trieste and Budapest

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

Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 8 daily buses from Trieste to Budapest. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 4 daily coaches between Trieste and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Morning, with 20 buses from Trieste to Budapest, while Afternoon sees the fewest connections between Trieste and Budapest, with 2 offers.

Facts about the bus from Trieste to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 5 times every day by bus from Trieste to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Trieste to Budapest starting from $27!

Cheapest Bus	$27
Fastest Bus	7h 40m
Earliest Bus	8:35 AM
Latest Bus	11:15 PM
Daily Bus Routes	5 Ø
Distance	280.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Trieste to Budapest

Every day, 5 buses from 1 bus companies leave Trieste for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 04/20/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 04/19

Monday 04/20

$43

Tuesday 04/21

Wednesday 04/22

$31

Thursday 04/23

$34

Friday 04/24

$36

Saturday 04/25

$34

Sunday 04/26

$38

Monday 04/27

$36

Tuesday 04/28

$38

Wednesday 04/29

$38

Thursday 04/30

Friday 05/01

$45

Saturday 05/02

$47

Sunday 05/03

Monday 05/04

$36

Tuesday 05/05

$33

Wednesday 05/06

Thursday 05/07

$30

Friday 05/08

$31

Saturday 05/09

$31

Sunday 05/10

Monday 05/11

$28

Tuesday 05/12

$27

Wednesday 05/13

Thursday 05/14

$28

Friday 05/15

$32

Saturday 05/16

The cheapest time to travel from Trieste to Budapest

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

With a price starting from $28, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Trieste to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $38.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Trieste to Budapest, with $27. Afternoon is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $59.

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

All bus stations and stops in Trieste and Budapest

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

Central Bus Station

Piazza della Libertà 9

Piazza Oberdan Bus Stop

Basovizza

Passeggio Di Sant'Andrea

Barcola

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Nyugati Railway Station

Nyugati tér 4

Service and Comfort on the bus from Trieste to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Trieste to Budapest bus

How much does a Trieste Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $27 and takes 7h 40m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $27 and $103. 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 Trieste to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Trieste to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 5 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest bus from Trieste to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 7h 40m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $43. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Trieste to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Trieste starts at 8:35 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 Trieste to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Trieste for Budapest starts at 11:15 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 Trieste Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Trieste 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 Trieste and Budapest?

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

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Trieste to Budapest?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Trieste and to Budapest

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