Bus and Coach from Salzburg to Budapest: Compare all prices

Compare all timetables for the bus from Salzburg to Budapest

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

today

£35

tomorrow

£28

Monday

£27

Tuesday

Wednesday

£26

Thursday

Friday

£47

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	01:00	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£35	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 21/03/2026 01:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 21/03/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £35 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 30m	21:35	Salzburg	P+R South	05:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£37	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 21/03/2026 21:35:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 22/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £37 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 6m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	07:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 21/03/2026 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 22/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 21/03/2026 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	9h 10m	01:00	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 22/03/2026 01:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 6m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	07:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 22/03/2026 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 23/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 22/03/2026 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 23/03/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	21:35	Salzburg	P+R South	05:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£27	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 23/03/2026 21:35:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 24/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £27 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	9h 10m	01:00	Salzburg	P+R South	10:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 23/03/2026 01:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 23/03/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 9h 10m
FlixBus	7h 6m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	07:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 23/03/2026 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 24/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£28	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 23/03/2026 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 24/03/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £28 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	7h 30m	21:35	Salzburg	P+R South	05:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£26	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 25/03/2026 21:35:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 26/03/2026 05:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £26 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 30m
FlixBus	7h 6m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	07:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 25/03/2026 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 26/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m
FlixBus	6h 41m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£31	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 25/03/2026 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 26/03/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £31 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
Mode of Transport	BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Logo	Seat classes	Price
	FlixBus	6h 41m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station		Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 27/03/2026 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 28/03/2026 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 6h 41m
	FlixBus	7h 6m	23:59	Salzburg	P+R South	07:05	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station		Economy	£47	A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 27/03/2026 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 28/03/2026 07:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £47 per person are available. Travel duration is 7h 6m

Did you know that if you travel from Salzburg to Budapest via Bratislava, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  9h 10m
  
  0
  
  01:00
  
  Salzburg
  P+R South
  
  06:25
  
  Bratislava
  Nivy Central Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £23
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from P+R South, Salzburg (Austria) at 22/03/2026 01:00:00 to Nivy Central Coach Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) arriving at 22/03/2026 06:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £23 per person are available. Travel duration is 5h 25m
- FlixBus
  
  2h 30m
  
  0
  
  07:40
  
  Bratislava
  Nivy Central Coach Station
  
  10:10
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Coach Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  £10
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Nivy Central Coach Station, Bratislava (Slovakia) at 22/03/2026 07:40:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 22/03/2026 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £10 per person are available. Travel duration is 2h 30m
Travel time is 2h 29m longer, but you will save £13

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Salzburg to Budapest is £25 on 30/03/2026. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Salzburg and Budapest

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

Monday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily coaches from Salzburg to Budapest. Friday has instead the fewest connections, with only 2 daily coaches between Salzburg and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 13 coaches from Salzburg to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Salzburg and Budapest, with 3 offers.

Facts about coaches from Salzburg to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Salzburg to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Salzburg to Budapest starting from £25!

Cheapest Bus	£25
Fastest Bus	6h 41m
Earliest Coach	01:00
Latest Coach	23:59
Daily Bus Connections	3 Ø
Distance	449.5 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest coach connections from Salzburg to Budapest

Every day, 3 buses from 1 coach companies leave Salzburg for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 21/03/2026 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 16/03

Tuesday 17/03

Wednesday 18/03

Thursday 19/03

Friday 20/03

Saturday 21/03

£35

Sunday 22/03

£28

Monday 23/03

£27

Tuesday 24/03

Wednesday 25/03

£26

Thursday 26/03

Friday 27/03

£47

Saturday 28/03

£36

Sunday 29/03

£31

Monday 30/03

£25

Tuesday 31/03

Wednesday 01/04

£40

Thursday 02/04

£53

Friday 03/04

£59

Saturday 04/04

£36

Sunday 05/04

£39

Monday 06/04

£47

Tuesday 07/04

£42

Wednesday 08/04

£30

Thursday 09/04

£38

Friday 10/04

£40

Saturday 11/04

£34

Sunday 12/04

The cheapest time to travel from Salzburg to Budapest

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

With a price starting from £25, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Salzburg to Budapest. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £40.

Night is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Salzburg to Budapest, with £25. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £26.

How to save money travelling from Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 Salzburg 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 coaches from Salzburg to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Salzburg and Budapest

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Salzburg and Budapest.

P+R South

Salzburg P&R South

Lastenstrasse

Lastenstraße 14

Makartplatz Bus Stop

Hagenau b. Salzburg

Justizgebäude Bus Stop

Népliget Coach Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Kőbánya Kispest Station

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Salzburg to Budapest? Compare all modes of transports from Salzburg to Budapest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Salzburg to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Salzburg to Budapest bus

How much does a Salzburg - Budapest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Salzburg - Budapest bus trip is available from £25 and takes 7h 30m. Compare offers and save money!

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

The connection Salzburg to Budapest is offered by 1 companies with ticket prices ranging from £25 to £47. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Salzburg - Budapest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Salzburg to Budapest is offered by roughly 3 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Budapest from Salzburg take?

The quickest coach from Salzburg to Budapest is provided by FlixBus and takes 6h 41m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £41. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Salzburg to Budapest?

The earliest bus to Budapest departs from Salzburg at 01:00. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Salzburg to Budapest?

The latest bus to Budapest departs from Salzburg at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Salzburg - Budapest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Salzburg to Budapest can travel with FlixBus. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Salzburg 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 bus to Budapest from Salzburg?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Salzburg Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Salzburg 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 travelling 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 Salzburg to Budapest on your planned travel date.

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

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Salzburg to Budapest?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Salzburg and to Budapest

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