How to get from Ankara to Budapest
A real 3-leg route: train, bus. Door to door 39h 36m, from €131.
We compared the ways to travel from Ankara to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 39h 36m by train, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 1393 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €31, on Tue, Aug 18.
Ankara to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Ankara → Istanbultrain
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.·4h 16m - 2Istanbul → Sofiabus
ArdaTur·7h 55m - 3Sofia → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·14h 31m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
3 ways from Ankara to Budapest: flight, train, bus
How the trip from Ankara to Budapest works
Start with a TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş. train from Ankara to Istanbul, about 4h 16m. Transfer in Istanbul and continue by ArdaTur bus on to Sofia (7h 55m). Transfer in Sofia and continue by FlixBus bus on to Budapest Népliget (14h 31m). In total it's roughly €131 over 39h 36m, 2 transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DepartureAnkara
Change hereIstanbul
Change hereSofiaWho runs Ankara to Budapest
TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş.Ankara-IstanbulBook →ArdaTurIstanbul-SofiaBook →FlixBusSofia-Budapest NépligetBook →On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Ankara to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Ankara to Budapest?+−
The most useful route takes about 39h 36m by train, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Budapest from Ankara?+−
About 1393 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Ankara to Budapest cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €131. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Ankara to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with TCDD Taşımacılık A.Ş., ArdaTur, FlixBus.
Can you get from Ankara to Budapest without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by train, bus takes about 39h 36m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Ankara to Budapest?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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