THE SHORT VERSION
Budapest to Prague at a glance.
- From
- Budapest
- To
- Prague Praha
- Road distance
- About 530 km
- Straight line
- 444 km
- Car time, no stops
- ~5 h 30 min buses take longer
- Return route
- Prague to Budapest →
- Border
- Hungary → Czechia. Schengen: carry ID
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THE DETAILS THAT MAKE A DIFFERENCE
Right place. Right bus. Better start.
Leaving Budapest
Budapest has international coaches to Vienna, Prague, Kraków and across the Balkans, and Hungary's national bus network. Long-distance bus stations are outside the centre but well connected.
- Népliget bus station
Üllői út. Main international terminal, at Népliget metro (M3). - Stadion and Kelenföld bus stations
Domestic routes to the east and west.
Arriving in Prague
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
- ÚAN Praha-Florenc
East of the centre, at Florenc metro (lines B and C). Most long-distance coaches. - Na Knížecí
By Anděl metro (line B). Some domestic and international services.
Keep the essentials offline
Save your ticket, the exact meeting point and the operator's phone number before you set off. Follow the check-in time on your confirmation.
- RegioJet and FlixBus both run frequent services; compare departure times.
KEEP GOING
From Prague, the road continues.
Other ways to reach Prague
More buses from Budapest
GOOD QUESTIONS
Before you take your seat.
How far is Budapest from Prague by road?+
About 530 km by road (444 km in a straight line). Distance is an OpenStreetMap routing estimate, not an operator figure.
How long does the bus from Budapest to Prague take?+
We don't publish timetables. As a guide, the drive takes roughly 5 h 30 min by car without stops; bus journeys are usually longer. Check the duration of your chosen departure on 12Go before booking.
Where does the bus leave from in Budapest?+
It depends on the operator. Main options in Budapest include Népliget bus station, Stadion and Kelenföld bus stations, and many tourist companies collect from offices or hotels. Your ticket shows the exact boarding point.
Is there a bus back from Prague to Budapest?+
Yes, 12Go also lists services in the opposite direction. See our Prague to Budapest guide.
Where does the bus from Budapest arrive in Prague?+
It depends on the operator. In Prague, services use ÚAN Praha-Florenc, Na Knížecí. Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
How do I get from the bus stop to the centre of Prague?+
Florenc is a few minutes from the old town by metro or on foot.
What kind of bus runs from Budapest to Prague?+
It varies by operator and departure. Routes in this region are served by a mix of sleeper buses, seated coaches and smaller limousine vans. Check the vehicle type, seat layout and luggage allowance for your departure on 12Go before you book.
Can I book the Budapest to Prague bus online?+
Yes. 12Go lists departures on this route. You choose a date, compare operators and pay online, and the provider issues the ticket. BusConnects doesn't sell tickets itself.
Where can I go next from Prague by bus?+
Direct buses from Prague include Vienna, Berlin, Salzburg, Munich, Frankfurt and more. See all connections on our Prague bus page.
Do I need my passport on the bus from Budapest to Prague?+
Hungary and Czechia are both in the Schengen area, so there are usually no routine border checks. Carry your passport or national ID card anyway: spot checks happen and operators may ask for ID.
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Route listed in 12Go's public route index (checked 2026-10-09). Station information reviewed 2026-10-09. Distance: OpenStreetMap data via OSRM (approximate driving distance). Listings change and are not live inventory. Confirm the departure, pickup, price and conditions before paying.
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