How to travel from Porto to Budapest, Hungary
The distance between Porto and Budapest is around 2,345km (1,457 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 35m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Porto 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.
👋 Also check out Budapest → Porto if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Porto (OPO) to Budapest (BUD).
- Duration4h 35m
- Flight time3h 35m
- Typical costHUF 39,130($95)
+ 6 othersBus
Take the bus to Zagreb Central Bus Station and then to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
- Duration1 day 21h
- Departs5 times a week
- Typical costHUF 53,955($130)
Multiple bus operators
Train and Bus
Take the train to Lisboa - Oriente then take the bus to Mérida and then to Arad then take the train to Budapest-Keleti.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical costHUF 163,100($395)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Porto and Budapest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Porto to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around HUF 39,130 ($95) and will take around 4h 35m.
The distance between Porto and Budapest is around 2,345km (1,457 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,296km (1,427 miles)
It takes around 4h 35m to get from Porto and Budapest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Porto to Budapest is to fly which takes around 4h 35m and will set you back approx HUF 39,130 ($95).
The cheapest way to travel between Porto and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to fly which will typically cost around HUF 39,130 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Porto and Budapest. We recommend that you fly from Porto (OPO) to Budapest (BUD). instead which will take 4h 35m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Porto and Budapest. It typically takes around 1 day 21h and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Porto to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zagreb Central Bus Station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 1 day 21h.
Union Ivkoni, FlixBus and Nomago run regular bus services between Porto and Budapest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 1 day 21h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Porto and Budapest. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and arrive at Budapest (BUD). The flight takes around 3h 35m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Porto and Budapest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 3h 35m.
Wizz Air, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Iberia, Swiss Airways, British Airways and easyJet fly between Porto and Budapest. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD). These flights usually take around 3h 35m.
The flight from Porto to Budapest typically takes around 3h 35m. Flights depart from Porto (OPO) 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.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Porto and Budapest. The distance is around 2,917km (1,813 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Porto to Budapest is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 35m and will usually cost around HUF 39,130 ($95).
Compare travel optionsbetween Porto and Budapest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly | 4h 35m | HUF 39,130($95) | every 30 mins | 2,345km (1,457 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 21h | HUF 53,955($130) | 5 times a week | 3,195km (1,985 miles) |
Train and Bus + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | HUF 163,100($395) | once daily | 3,978km (2,472 miles) |
| Bus and Train | 1 day 11h | HUF 168,870($410) | 6 times a week | 3,352km (2,083 miles) |
| Bus to Zürich, Train | 1 day 21h | HUF 119,445($290) | once daily | 3,173km (1,972 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | HUF 216,645($525) | on demand | 2,917km (1,813 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Porto and Budapest
Train operators
Bus companies
Rede Expressos
Transportes Barquense
Iberocoach
Airports near Budapest
The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Budapest
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Budapest