How far is Budapest from Rome?

Budapest and Rome are 503 miles (811 km) apart.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Budapest to Rome?

Most of the buses traveling from Budapest to Rome leave from Budapest Airport and arrive at Rome Tiburtina Bus Station. These are the most popular pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you can find others that could fit better into your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Rome?

Once in Rome, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Fontana di Trevi, Cooking Classes and Food Tours in Rome, Santa Costanza, Domus Aurea – Nero’s Golden House and Spanish Steps.

Bus Budapest to Rome from $62 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Budapest to Rome on November 26
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	7:30pm	Könyves Kálmán	18h 35m	2:05pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	CheapestFastest
Bus	9:25am	Könyves Kálmán	1d 3h	12:55pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	9:45am	Kelenföld	1d 3h	12:55pm	Rome Fiumicino Airport	No tags
Bus	4:15pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	21h 50m	2:05pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags
Bus	10:30pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	1d	11:00pm	Rome Tiburtina Bus Station	No tags

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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Rome

We recommend carpooling

Among the sustainable travel choices, the carpool stands out as the good way to reach Rome. The journey takes about 12 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $74, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1carpool per day

12h 20mAverage Duration

503 milesDistance

34kgCO₂ emissions

	Average Price	Average Duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average Price$56 - $316	Average Duration1d 1h	CO₂ emissions 20kg CO₂e
Carpool	Average Price$74 - $74	Average Duration12h 20m	CO₂ emissions 34kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Rome?

Stops in Budapest

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

Stops in Rome

A
Rome Tiburtina Bus Station
Largo Guido Mazzoni, 3, 00162 Roma, Italy
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B
Rome Ciampino Airport
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C
Rome Fiumicino Airport
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D
Castro Pretorio
Viale Castro Pretorio 76, 00185 Roma, Italy
E
Roma
F
Anagnina
Via Vincenzo Giudice, 00173 Roma RM, Italy

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,442 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

RegioJet

4/51,057 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

Wifi3.8

GoOpti

4.5/5140 reviews

Staff4.7

Timeliness4.8

Cleanliness4.9

Wifi4

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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Rome by bus

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Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/23

$121

11/24

$73

Today

$95

11/26

$78

11/27

$70

11/28

$82

11/29

No data

11/30

$73

The cheapest trip from Budapest to Rome was searched and found on Nov 27, 2025 with a price of $70

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

You can expect to pay from $70 to $197 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Rome based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $70 which is on 2025-11-27.