Bus Lviv – Budapest
from 2,700 ₴when reserved and paid to the driver
10–18 hUpcoming buses Lviv – Budapest
Live prices and seatsRoute at a glance
The Lviv – Budapest bus takes 10–18 h, usually about 14 h (580 km, via Prešov, Kosice and Miskolc). Up to 6 trips a day by 7 carriers, tickets from 2,700 ₴.
- on the road
- 10–18 h
- when reserved and paid to the driver
- from 2,700 ₴
- trips a day
- up to 6
- carriers
- 7
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. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 23:40. 8 of 10 trips run overnight.
Return trip: Budapest – Lviv · from 2,015 ₴Lviv – Budapest bus schedule
- 06:00AZS AMIC. Solonka20:30AZS (obyizna)
15h 30min · Wed · Elin Trans
transfers: 1
- 12:00zhd vokzal04:40+1avtovokzal Niplihet, platforma 27
18h 40min · Sat · SIM TRANS
transfers: 1
- 12:30Avtvokzal, vul. Stryiska 10904:40+1avtovokzal Niplihet, platforma 27
17h 10min · Wed · SIM TRANS
transfers: 1
- 13:45Tsentralnyi avtovokzal Lviv, vul. Stryiska 109, platforma 423:00Törökbálint, Annahegyi pihenő, 2040
10h 15min · Thu · ТОВ «СВ СІТІ ТРАНС»
- 14:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 10907:30+1Terminal 2a, departure level
17h 45min · Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · D.M.D. Group
transfers: 1
- 15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu)07:30+1Terminal 2a, departure level
17h · Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun · D.M.D. Group
transfers: 1
- 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking)08:00+1Будапешт Аеропорт Ференца Ліста Міжнародний аеропорт Ференса Ліста
17h 30min · daily · Pavluks Trans
- 16:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №304:30+1Avtobusna zupynka, terminal 2
13h 30min · Wed, Fri, Sat · EuroClub
- 22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 2113:10+1Busbahnhof Budapest Nepliget, Könyves Kálmán
15h 40min · Mon, Thu, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
transfers: 1
- 23:40KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky13:10+1Busbahnhof Budapest Nepliget, Könyves Kálmán
14h 30min · Mon, Thu, Sun · ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС»
| Departure | Arrival | Duration | Running days | Carrier |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:00AZS AMIC. Solonka | 20:30AZS (obyizna) | 15h 30mintransfers: 1 | Wed | Elin Trans |
| 12:00zhd vokzal | 04:40+1avtovokzal Niplihet, platforma 27 | 18h 40mintransfers: 1 | Sat | SIM TRANS |
| 12:30Avtvokzal, vul. Stryiska 109 | 04:40+1avtovokzal Niplihet, platforma 27 | 17h 10mintransfers: 1 | Wed | SIM TRANS |
| 13:45Tsentralnyi avtovokzal Lviv, vul. Stryiska 109, platforma 4 | 23:00Törökbálint, Annahegyi pihenő, 2040 | 10h 15min | Thu | ТОВ «СВ СІТІ ТРАНС» |
| 14:45Avtovokzal, vul. Stryiska, 109 | 07:30+1Terminal 2a, departure level | 17h 45mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:30Holovnyi zaliznychnyi vokzal, ploshcha Dvirtseva, 1 (platnyi parkinh bilia vokzalu) | 07:30+1Terminal 2a, departure level | 17htransfers: 1 | Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | D.M.D. Group |
| 15:30Central Railway Station, Dvirtseva Square; building 1 (Paid parking) | 08:00+1Будапешт Аеропорт Ференца Ліста Міжнародний аеропорт Ференса Ліста | 17h 30min | daily | Pavluks Trans |
| 16:00"Stryiskyi" avtovokzal, platforma №3 | 04:30+1Avtobusna zupynka, terminal 2 | 13h 30min | Wed, Fri, Sat | EuroClub |
| 22:30Zh/D vokzal, platna parkovka, vul.Chernivetska 21 | 13:10+1Busbahnhof Budapest Nepliget, Könyves Kálmán | 15h 40mintransfers: 1 | Mon, Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
| 23:40KLR Bus Terminal, vul. Sknylivska 10, Sokilnyky | 13:10+1Busbahnhof Budapest Nepliget, Könyves Kálmán | 14h 30min | Mon, Thu, Sun | ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС» |
Typical schedule from search data as of 2026-10-14. Check the search above for departures and seat availability on a specific date.
About the Lviv – Budapest route
The bus journey from Lviv to Budapest covers roughly 580 kilometres and takes between 9 and 12 hours, with much of that time spent at the border, since coaches cross at the Chop — Záhony checkpoint in Zakarpattia or transit via the Slovak route. Departure is usually from a Lviv bus station, while drop-off is in the heart of the Hungarian capital near key transport hubs. A valid biometric international passport is required to cross the frontier. The route is popular with labour migrants, students at Hungarian universities, families visiting relatives, and tourists heading off to enjoy the city's thermal baths and the Danube.
Frequently asked questions
How many hours is the Lviv to Budapest trip including the border?
The journey takes roughly 9 to 12 hours. The exact duration depends mainly on the queue at the Chop — Záhony crossing and overall traffic.
What documents do I need to cross into Hungary?
You must have a valid biometric international passport to travel abroad. It is also wise to carry proof of the purpose of your trip in case border officers ask.
Are there night buses from Lviv to Budapest?
Yes, the route offers night departures, which many travellers choose to sleep along the way and arrive in Budapest in the morning. Check available trips in the search for your chosen date.
Where does the bus depart from and arrive in Budapest?
Departure is usually from a Lviv bus station, with drop-off in central Budapest near major transport hubs. Exact boarding and arrival points are shown in the details of each specific trip.
How long is the bus from Lviv to Budapest?
From 10 to 18 hours, usually about 14 hours. The fastest bus leaves at 13:45 and takes 10h 15min.
How much is a Lviv – Budapest ticket and how do I pay?
As of the latest schedule snapshot, tickets start at 2,700 ₴ 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 Lviv – Budapest route?
The typical schedule has up to 6 departures a day. The first bus leaves at 06:00, the last at 23:40. Check the search above for departures on a specific date.
Which carriers operate the Lviv – Budapest route?
Carriers on this route: Elin Trans, SIM TRANS, ТОВ «СВ СІТІ ТРАНС», D.M.D. Group, Pavluks Trans, EuroClub, ТОВ «ЛЮКС-РЕЙЗЕН БІС». The line-up depends on the travel date.
How do I return a Lviv – Budapest ticket?
A ticket bought online is returned on the order page in your account; one ordered as a guest, through our support team. How much comes back depends on the carrier’s rules and the time left before departure — you see the amount before you confirm. A reservation paid to the driver can be cancelled free of charge.
How much luggage can I take on the Lviv – Budapest bus?
The carrier sets the luggage allowance: usually one suitcase in the hold and hand luggage in the cabin. The exact terms are in the trip details, and extra luggage, where the carrier sells it, can be added at checkout.