Bus Kyiv – Budapest
from 3,510 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
18–22 hThe Kyiv – Budapest bus covers about 1100 km, takes roughly 18–22 h. Departures run regularly, several times a day, and tickets can be booked online in advance. Tickets start at 3,510 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver — the exact fare depends on the carrier, the date and the departure time. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
- Distance
- 1100 km
- Travel time
- 18–22 h
Kyiv – Budapest bus schedule
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:30Avtostantsiia "Kyiv", vulytsia Symona Petliury, 32, platforma 3-4 | 07:30Terminal 2a, departure level | 25htransfers: 1 | daily | D.M.D. Group |
| 06:30Kyiv Bus Station (central railway station), Vokzalna metro station; 32, Symona Petliura Street. Platform 3 | 08:00Будапешт Аеропорт Ференца Ліста Міжнародний аеропорт Ференса Ліста | 25h 30mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 06:30AS (vul. Symona Petliury 32) | 23:00Törökbálint, Annahegyi pihenő, 2040 | 16h 30mintransfers: 1 | Thu | ТОВ «СВ СІТІ ТРАНС» |
| 06:50Дачна АС міська зуп. Перемоги пр. 142 Platform 2 | 08:00Будапешт Аеропорт Ференца Ліста Міжнародний аеропорт Ференса Ліста | 25h 10mintransfers: 1 | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 08:00A/c “Kyiv“, bilia zaliznychnoho vokzalu (S. Petliury, 32) platf 11-17 | 04:30Avtobusna zupynka, terminal 2 | 20h 30min | Wed, Fri, Sat | EuroClub |
| 12:30AS-ZLV, vul. Symona Petliury, 32 | 13:10Busbahnhof Budapest Nepliget, Könyves Kálmán | 24h 40mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O. |
| 19:30Avtostantsiia «Kyiv», vul. S. Petliury, 32 | 15:00AZS (obyizna) | 19h 30mintransfers: 1 | Tue | Elin Trans |
Cheapest departure in the 15-day sample — Oct 11, from 3510 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver.
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-09-24. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Kyiv – Budapest route
The Kyiv – Budapest bus links Ukraine's capital with the Hungarian capital on the Danube — a handy option for tourists heading to the Széchenyi baths and the sights of Buda and Pest, and for travellers transiting onward into Western Europe. The route crosses the Ukrainian–Hungarian border in the Zakarpattia region, and the journey takes roughly 18–22 hours depending on the carrier, queues at the checkpoint and the number of stops. This page gathers the current schedule and fares from several carriers — compare options by departure time and duration.
Frequently asked questions
How long is the Kyiv – Budapest bus trip?
Roughly 18–22 hours on the road. The exact time depends on the carrier, the number of stops and the queue at the Ukrainian–Hungarian border in Zakarpattia. Check the duration of each departure in the schedule above.
What documents do I need for the trip?
Hungary is in the Schengen Area, so you need a valid biometric international passport. Children need their own travel document. Keep passports handy: Ukrainian and Hungarian border guards check them at the crossing.
Can I continue from Budapest further into Western Europe?
Yes, Budapest is a convenient transit hub. From here it's easy to switch to buses or trains to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava and other cities. Many passengers take this trip as the first leg of a longer route into Western Europe.
Where does the bus depart from and arrive in Budapest?
Most Kyiv – Budapest services arrive at the central Népliget bus station — the city's main international terminal with metro access. The exact boarding point in Kyiv and arrival stop are shown in the details of your chosen departure.
How much is a Kyiv – Budapest ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 3,510 ₴ when reserved and paid to the driver; the exact fare depends on the carrier and the date. A seat can be bought online by card, or reserved and paid to the driver on boarding. No account is needed: you can order as a guest and the confirmation arrives by email.
How many buses run on the Kyiv – Budapest route?
The typical schedule has up to 5 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:30, the last at 19:30. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Kyiv – Budapest route?
Carriers on this route: D.M.D. Group, Pavluks Trans, ТОВ «СВ СІТІ ТРАНС», EuroClub, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» | LUX-REISEN BIS SP. Z O. O., Elin Trans. The line-up depends on the travel date.