The distance between Milan and Budapest is around 826km (513 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 50m.
We've found 5 different ways to get from Milan to Budapest by plane, train, 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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Fly from Milan Bergamo (BGY) to Budapest (BUD).
Take the train to Chiasso then Zuerich Hb and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
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Take the bus to Bergamo Airport Bus Station and then to Budapest Népliget bus station.
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There are several options for getting from Milan to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 24,710 ($60) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 50m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 33,775 ($82).
The distance between Milan and Budapest is around 826km (513 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 787km (489 miles)
It takes around 2h 50m to get from Milan and Budapest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 50m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Milan to Budapest is to fly which takes around 2h 50m and will set you back approx HUF 33,775 ($82).
The cheapest way to travel between Milan and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 24,710 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Milan and Budapest. It typically takes around 13h 30m and departs once daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Milan to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Chiasso and Zuerich Hb. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 30m.
Swiss Railways, Trenord, Trenitalia EuroCity, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet and RegioJet run train services between Milan and Budapest. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Milan and Budapest. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Milan to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bergamo Airport Bus Station and Budapest Népliget bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 14hrs.
Autostradale and FlixBus run regular bus services between Milan and Budapest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Milan and Budapest. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and arrive at Budapest (BUD). The flight takes around 1h 30m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Milan and Budapest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 30m.
Ryanair fly between Milan and Budapest. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD). These flights usually take around 1h 30m.
The flight from Milan to Budapest typically takes around 1h 30m. Flights depart from Milan Bergamo (BGY) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD).
The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.
Yes it is possible to drive from Milan and Budapest. The distance is around 954km (593 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 50m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Milan to Budapest is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 50m and will usually cost around HUF 33,775 ($82).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 2h 50m | HUF 33,775($82) | every 30 mins | 826km (513 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 13h 30m | HUF 288,310($700) | once daily | 1,276km (793 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 14h 20m | HUF 108,325($265) | once daily | 1,098km (682 miles) |
Bus | 14hrs | HUF 24,710($60) | 5 times a week | 1,026km (638 miles) |
Drive | 8h 50m | HUF 71,255($175) | on demand | 954km (593 miles) |
Autostradale
The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.