Hungary by coach
Traveling by bus in Hungary is definitely one of the safest and cheapest ways of traveling while ensuring at the same time that you don't miss out on the beautiful natural landscapes around the country. Thanks to the well connected bus network between Hungary cities it is easy to reach the majority of the most popular destinations within the country in a day.Table Of Contents
Intercity buses in Hungary
In Hungary intercity buses are available on more than 4 travel combinations, while traveling with an average speed of 29 km/h. Of course, intercity bus routes via highway have a higher average speed. The majority of the Hungary intercity buses are comfortable long distance coaches, but older vehicles might be used on busier travel days.The timetable for popular intercity bus routes like Budapest - Ferihegy II. Terminal 2 or Ferihegy II. Terminal 2 - Budapest can be found online, but for some shorter intercity bus routes you might have to go to the bus station. Tickets are sold both online and on the spot, but after the COVID-19 pandemic an increasing number of travellers prefer buying their tickets online.
Domestic routes
As mentioned above there are more than 4 domestic intercity bus travel combinations in Hungary. Below you will find some of the most popular Hungary travel routes with minimal or no stops along the way:
Travel Gyor to Mosonmagyarovar
Travel Heviz to Budapest (Airport)
Travel Mosonmagyarovar to Gyor
Travel Mosonmagyarovar to Budapest
Travel Mosonmagyarovar to Hegyeshalom
Travel Szekesfeherva to Budapest (Airport)
Travel Budapest (Airport) to Heviz
Travel Budapest (Airport) to Szekesfeherva
International routes
From Hungary there are international bus routes to neighboring countries such as Croatia, Serbia and Slovenia, as well as to other countries such as Czech Republic, Germany and Poland.The majority of these international bus lines are daily departures, that are operated by various Hungary bus companies.
Most of the International bus departures drive from Budapest, Ferihegy II. Terminal 2 and Budapest (Airport). Of course, there are also some international bus departures from other cities throughout the country.
Below we have listed the most popular international bus routes:
Airport buses in Hungary
If you are flying to Hungary you will land in one of 3 airports located throughout the country. From the majority of Hungary airports you have a bus shuttle to the nearest largest city and in some cases even intercity buses to other cities in the region. Click on the airport name below and read more about getting to and from the airport.International airports:
Bus companies in Hungary
There are over 11 bus companies operating in Hungary. 2 companies offer intercity bus lines, 1 companies drive airport shuttles, 1 companies operate regional and local lines, 6 bus companies offer bus rental and 1 companies offer bus tours. The bus companies are located in 6 cities throughout the country. The majority of companies can be found in Budapest and Debrecen.2 intercity bus companies operating in Hungary are very different in size. The largest Hungary company miniBUD Ltd. connects more than 2 cities, whereas the smallest intercity bus company miniBUD Ltd. only has service to 2 cities.
Below we have listed some of the most popular bus companies in Hungary. Full list of bus companies in Hungary can be found here.
Bus stations in Hungary
In most cities there is a dedicated bus station, in smaller cities the bus station might be a parking lot with a shelter or a section on the road marked for multiple buses. In some cities buses also stop at public road bus stops or at gas stations and hotel parking lots. In larger cities you will find bus stations with amenities like toilets, luggage storage, kiosks, fast food restaurants and other useful services for travellers. In Hungary there is a total of 65 bus stations, below we have listed 15 of the most popular bus stations, for a full list of bus stations in Hungary click here.
Hire a coach in Hungary
Hungary bus rental companies offer coaches for any kind of group trip, whether it’s a transfer from the airport to your hotel, or single and multi day excursions to the many sights in Hungary. Rest assured you will be able to find a suitable partner. If you are travelling during the high season, it is advisable to book your bus in advance to secure one of the best vehicles for your group.Here you can see a list of some companies offering bus rental in Hungary:
Volanbusz
Fitos-Bus Kft.
BUSZ-TOP Kft.
Cserbusz
Rentauto Hungary
Public transportation in Hungary
In the majority of larger Hungary cities, public transportation is available, in the cities like Budapest or Debrecen you have an extensive network of buses connecting all suburbs to the centre of the town.Buying tickets for public transportation varies from city to city, sometimes they are bought at dedicated sales points and other times they are bought on the bus for example, so be sure to check which options are available for the city you are travelling in.
Here is a list of some Hungary companies operating both local and suburban bus lines.
Volanbusz
BKK Budapest
DKV Debrecen
MVK Zrt.
Tüke Busz
Public transportation in Hungary
As a visitor of Hungary, you have lots of great Hungary sights to visit. Some of the most popular sights are Lake Velence, Bükk National Park and Buda castle (Budapest). That said, there are a lot of other sights in Hungary worth visiting! Some of the sights do not have an entrance fee, whilst others charge for entrance. Below you will find a list of the most popular sights in Hungary:
Lake Velence
lake
Bükk National Park
national park
Buda castle
monumental building
Festetics Palace
monumental building
Hungarian Parliament Building
monumental building
Fisherman's Bastion
monumental buildingFAQ about buses in Hungary
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