More cities in one trip from Budapest
Budapest (Hungary) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 121 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 5 of them are in another country (Austria, Slovakia, Czech Republic, Romania, Poland). The most searched are Vienna, Bratislava and Brno; the quickest to reach is Bratislava, about 2 h 20 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 17 September 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 121 airports with direct flights
- 6 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Budapest
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Vienna · Austria | 219 km | 2 h 50 min | Bus |
| Bratislava · Slovakia | 162 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Brno · Czech Republic | 266 km | 4 h | Bus |
| Timisoara · Romania | 251 km | 4 h 30 min | Bus |
| Zakopane · Poland | 212 km | about 3 h 45 min | Bus or train |
| Ostrava · Czech Republic | 268 km | 6 h 5 min | Bus |
| Košice · Slovakia | 212 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Oradea · Romania | 218 km | 3 h 55 min | Bus |
“About”: there was no direct ride on the day we checked, so the time is estimated from the distance.
Loop trips from Budapest
Land in Budapest, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Budapest → Vienna → Bratislava → Budapest
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Budapest, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Bratislava
- About 6 h of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Budapest → Vienna | 2 h 50 min |
| Vienna → Bratislava | 50 min |
| Bratislava → Budapest | 2 h 20 min |
Budapest → Vienna → Brno → Budapest
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Budapest, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Brno
- About 8 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Budapest → Vienna | 2 h 50 min |
| Vienna → Brno | 1 h 40 min |
| Brno → Budapest | 4 h |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Direct low-cost flights to Budapest
Airports with direct flights to Budapest, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Italy 16
AlgheroBariBergamoBolognaCagliariCataniaGenoaLameziaMilanNaplesPalermoPisaRiminiRomeTurinVenice
Greece 13
AthensChaniaCorfuHeraklionKalamataKefaloniaMykonosPrevezaRhodesSantoriniSkiathosThessalonikiZakynthos
Egitto 4
HurghadaIl Cairo (Sfinge)Marsa AlamSharm El Sheikh
Romania 3
Turkey 3
AdaliaAnkaraIstanbul
Denmark 2
BillundCopenhagen
Emirati Arabi Uniti 2
Abu DhabiDubai
Norway 2
BergenOslo
Sweden 2
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Azerbaigian 1
Baku
Belgium 1
Czech Republic 1
Estonia 1
Georgia 1
Islanda 1
Israele 1
Jordan 1
Macedonia del Nord 1
Malta 1
Moldavia 1
Montenegro 1
Morocco 1
Netherlands 1
Saudi Arabia 1
Gedda
Switzerland 1
Multi-city trips including Budapest
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Budapest?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Vienna, Bratislava, Brno, Timisoara, Zakopane, Ostrava, Košice and Oradea. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Budapest to Vienna?
About 2 h 50 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 219 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Budapest?
For Budapest, Vienna and Bratislava, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Budapest, 2 nights in Vienna, 1 night in Bratislava), with about 6 h of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Budapest?
From 121 airports in 38 countries, including London, Paris and Bucharest. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Budapest is cheap.