How far is Salzburg from Budapest?

The distance between the two cities is 280 miles (451 km).

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

Most of the buses traveling from Salzburg to Budapest leave from P+R Süd and arrive at Budapest Airport. These are the primary departure and arrival locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

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

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Citadel, Széchenyi Chain Bridge, Heroes' Square, The Széchenyi Baths and St. Stephen's Basilica.

Bus Salzburg to Budapest from $34 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Salzburg to Budapest on November 18
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 31m	7:30am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	6h 41m	6:40am	Kelenföld	Fastest
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 6m	7:05am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Budapest on November 19
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 31m	7:30am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	6h 41m	6:40am	Kelenföld	Fastest
Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	7h 30m	5:05am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 6m	7:05am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Salzburg to Budapest on November 22
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 31m	7:30am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	Cheapest
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	6h 41m	6:40am	Kelenföld	Fastest
Bus	1:00am	P+R Süd	9h 10m	10:10am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	9:35pm	P+R Süd	7h 30m	5:05am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	11:59pm	P+R Süd	7h 6m	7:05am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

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Get from Salzburg to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 7 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $35, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

4bus per day

7h 25mAverage Duration

278 milesDistance

11kgCO₂ emissions

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,360 reviews

Staff4.1

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.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,135 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

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

Where are the popular stops in Salzburg and Budapest?

Stops in Salzburg

A - P+R Süd

B - Hbf

C - Salzburg Airport

D - Süd - Alpenstraße

Stops in Budapest

A - Budapest Airport

B - Népliget

C - Kelenföld

D - Mexikói út

E - Könyves Kálmán

F - Budapest Airport BUD

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Salzburg to Budapest by bus

How far is Salzburg from Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Salzburg to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

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

Best price found

11/16

$41

11/17

$35

Today

$43

11/19

$41

11/20

$39

11/21

$36

11/22

$41

11/23

$37

The cheapest trip from Salzburg to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 17, 2025 with a price of $35

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

You can expect to pay from $35 to $82 for a bus ticket from Salzburg to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $36 which is on 2025-11-21.