How to travel from Genoa to Budapest, Hungary

The distance between Genoa and Budapest is around 967km (601 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m.

5 routes found

We've found 5 different ways to get from Genoa to Budapest by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Train and Plane

Take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Budapest (BUD).

  • Duration4h 50m
  • Flight time1h 30m
  • Typical cost
    HUF 35,010($85)
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Train

Take the train to Villach Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.

  • Duration13h 60m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    HUF 45,305($110)

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Bus

Take the bus to Budapest Népliget bus station.

  • Duration16h 45m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    HUF 25,125($61)
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Drive

Drive to Budapest.

  • Duration10hrs
  • Distance1,085km (674 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Genoa and Budapest

There are several options for getting from Genoa to Budapest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 25,125 ($61) and will take around 16h 45m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 35,010 ($85).

The distance between Genoa and Budapest is around 967km (601 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 853km (530 miles)

It takes around 4h 50m to get from Genoa and Budapest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Genoa to Budapest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 50m and will set you back approx HUF 35,010 ($85).

The cheapest way to travel between Genoa and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 25,125 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Genoa and Budapest. It typically takes around 13h 60m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Genoa to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Villach Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 60m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, ÖBB Intercity, Swiss Railways, RegioJet and Trenitalia EuroCity run train services between Genoa and Budapest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 60m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Genoa and Budapest. It typically takes around 16h 45m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Genoa to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Budapest Népliget bus station. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 16h 45m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Genoa and Budapest. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 16h 45m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Genoa to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Milano Centrale then fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Budapest (BUD). instead which will take 4h 50m.

The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Genoa and Budapest. The distance is around 1,085km (674 miles) by road and it will take around 10hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Genoa to Budapest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 50m and will usually cost around HUF 35,010 ($85).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Genoa and Budapest

Transport options from Genoa to Budapest
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane
4h 50m
HUF 35,010($85)
every 4 hours967km (601 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 60m
HUF 45,305($110)
once daily1,218km (757 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf15h 40m
HUF 113,675($275)
once daily1,222km (760 miles)
Bus
16h 45m
HUF 25,125($61)
3 times a week1,132km (704 miles)
Drive
10hrs
HUF 81,140($195)
on demand1,085km (674 miles)

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Airports near Budapest

The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.

BUD
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
International Airport
Distance
18km (11 miles) from Budapest
DEB
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
International Airport
Distance
193km (120 miles) from Budapest