How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Budapest start at R 539. The average price for this route is around R 870. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Dresden to Budapest is 10h 6m, covering a distance of 568 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus .

Which bus companies service the Dresden to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , RegioJet , Arda Tur .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Budapest at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Budapest?

A bus trip from Dresden to Budapest produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet , with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet , with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet , with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Bus Dresden to Budapest from R 504 | Refundable Tickets

Next departures

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 15 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 35m	06:25	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	17:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 45m	05:35	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 16 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 6m	00:01	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 17 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 6m	00:01	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 18 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	14:20	Dresden Central Train Station	9h 30m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	00:30	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	11h 20m	11:50	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 20 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:55	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	10h 6m	00:01	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	03:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	12h 35m	15:35	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Next departures from Dresden to Budapest on 21 January
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	19:05	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	9h 15m	04:20	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
	21:50	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	8h 20m	06:10	Kelenföld	Fastest
	19:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	10h 30m	06:05	Népliget	No tags
	03:00	Dresden central station (Bayrische Straße)	12h 35m	15:35	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
RegioJet + RegioJet	21:35	Hbf., Bayerische Strasse	15h 23m	12:58	Kelenföld	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 5:08 PM CET.

Compare 3 ways to travel from Dresden to Budapest

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Carpool stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 7 hours 10 minutes and with fares starting at just R 800, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

7h 10mAverage duration

552 kmDistance

23kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions
Bus	Average priceR 539 - R 3 329	Average duration10h 6m	CO₂ emissions 14kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 803 - R 2 120	Average duration11h 20m	CO₂ emissions 13kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average priceR 800 - R 1 324	Average duration7h 10m	CO₂ emissions 23kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Dresden and Budapest?

Stops in Dresden

A
Neustadt
Hansastraße 4, 01097 Dresden, Germany
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B
Hbf
Bayrische Str. 2, 01069 Dresden, Germany
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C
Riegelplatz
Dresden,, Germany
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D
Dresden Airport
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Stops in Budapest

A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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B
Budapest Airport
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
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D
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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E
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 052 reviews

Staff4.1

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

RegioJet

4/51 067 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

Arda Tur

3/5259 reviews

Staff3.9

Timeliness3.4

Cleanliness4.2

WiFi1.7

HU bus companies:FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Greyhound, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Dresden to Budapest by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Dresden to Budapest start at R 539. The average price for this route is around R 870. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Dresden to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Dresden to Budapest is 10h 6m, covering a distance of 568 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 8h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Dresden to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 22 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, RegioJet, Arda Tur.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Dresden to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Dresden to Budapest at 00:30. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Dresden to Budapest?
A bus trip from Dresden to Budapest produces an estimated 14 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is RegioJet, with an average rating of 4.1 out of 5 stars based on 1066 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Dresden to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company RegioJet has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 3.8.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is RegioJet, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Dresden to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is RegioJet, with a cleanliness rating of 4.4 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

13/01

R 681

14/01

R 701

Today

R 721

16/01

R 721

17/01

R 681

18/01

R 601

19/01

R 504

20/01

R 570

The cheapest trip from Dresden to Budapest was searched and found on 19 Jan 2026 with a price of R 504

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Dresden to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 504 to R 1 361 for a bus ticket from Dresden to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 504, which is on 2026-01-19.

Usually FlixBus, RegioJet will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.