How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Budapest?

The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Budapest start at R 826. The average price for this route is around R 1 143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.

How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Budapest?

The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Budapest is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 746 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Karat-S .

Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Budapest route?

Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus , Infobus , Karat-S , BlaBlaCar Bus , RegioJet , KLR Bus .

What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Budapest?

The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Budapest at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.

What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Budapest?

A bus trip from Stuttgart to Budapest produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.

What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Budapest?

According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus , with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews.

Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Budapest?

Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.

Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S , with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.

Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Budapest?

According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus , with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Bus Stuttgart to Budapest from R 747 | Refundable Tickets

Next available departures

Next departures from Stuttgart to Budapest on 22 March
Operated by	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
	13:30	Kornwestheim	16h 40m	06:10	Kelenföld	Cheapest
	19:30	STR Airport	12h 15m	07:45	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
	11:25	STR Airport	12h 25m	23:50	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Flixtrain + Flixbus	16:14	Hbf	19h 1m	11:15	Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
	15:15	STR Airport	14h 20m	05:35	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures from Stuttgart to Budapest on 24 March
Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
05:20	STR Airport	13h 20m	18:40	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
19:30	STR Airport	12h 15m	07:45	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
01:15	STR Airport	17h 15m	18:30	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
15:15	STR Airport	14h 20m	05:35	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
18:20	STR Airport	12h 45m	07:05	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 11:04 AM CET.

Compare 2 ways to travel from Stuttgart to Budapest

We recommend taking the train

Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 10 hours 11 minutes and with fares starting at just R 2 204, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day

10h 11mAverage duration

748 kmDistance

18kgCO₂ emissions

	Average price	Average duration	CO₂ emissions	Actions
Bus	Average priceR 826 - R 3 602	Average duration15h 25m	CO₂ emissions 19kg CO₂e
Train	Average priceR 2 204 - R 4 620	Average duration10h 11m	CO₂ emissions 18kg CO₂e

Where are the popular stops in Stuttgart and Budapest?

Stops in Stuttgart

A
Stuttgart Airport
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B
Hbf
Arnulf-Klett-Platz 29, 70173 Stuttgart, Germany
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C
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 2
Westrandstraße, 70806 Kornwestheim, Germany
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D
Wegpunkt Kornwestheim 1
Kornwestheimer Str. 99, 70439 Stuttgart, Germany
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E
Obertürkheim
Bahnhof Obertürkheim 1, 70329 Stuttgart, Germany

Stops in Budapest

A
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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B
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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C
Budapest Airport
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D
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Nyugati
Nyugati tér, 1062 Budapest 6, Hungary
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Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/512 343 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness4

Cleanliness4.1

WiFi2.7

Infobus

4/5495 reviews

Staff4.6

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi3.8

Karat-S

4/5292 reviews

Staff4.3

Timeliness4.7

Cleanliness4.8

WiFi1.8

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511 536 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.7

Cleanliness4.3

WiFi2.6

RegioJet

4/51 069 reviews

Staff4.5

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.4

WiFi3.8

KLR Bus

4/519 reviews

Staff5

Timeliness4.3

Cleanliness5

WiFi4.6

HU bus companies:FlixBus, Greyhound, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Intercape, Trenitalia, Big Sky

Frequently asked questions about travelling from Stuttgart to Budapest by bus

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ at the time of your trip.

How much is the bus ticket from Stuttgart to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Stuttgart to Budapest start at R 826. The average price for this route is around R 1 143. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Stuttgart to Budapest?
The average bus journey time from Stuttgart to Budapest is 15h 25m, covering a distance of 746 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 12h 5m and is operated by Karat-S.
Which bus companies service the Stuttgart to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 32 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, Infobus, Karat-S, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet, KLR Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Stuttgart to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Stuttgart to Budapest at 00:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:50.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Stuttgart to Budapest?
A bus trip from Stuttgart to Budapest produces an estimated 19 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
What is the best bus company from Stuttgart to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is KLR Bus, with an average rating of 4.2 out of 5 stars based on 19 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Stuttgart to Budapest?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company KLR Bus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 4.5.
Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Stuttgart to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is Karat-S, with a punctuality rating of 4.7 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Stuttgart to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is KLR Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

20/03

R 1 263

21/03

R 846

Today

R 1 306

23/03

R 781

24/03

R 871

25/03

R 784

26/03

R 781

27/03

R 1 047

The cheapest trip from Stuttgart to Budapest was searched and found on 26 Mar 2026 with a price of R 781

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Stuttgart to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from R 781 to R 2 094 for a bus ticket from Stuttgart to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at R 781, which is on 2026-03-26.

Usually Karat-S will charge you higher prices for tickets closer to the departure date. To find the best prices, you should be flexible on your date of travel.

What's the cheapest way to go from Stuttgart to Budapest?

The Bus is the cheapest travel choice for this destination

Vehicle type	Travel time	Avg price	Daily departures
Vehicle typeBus	Travel time15h 25m	Avg priceR 1 143	Daily departures32
Vehicle typeTrain	Travel time10h 11m	Avg priceR 2 631	Daily departures1
Vehicle typeCarpool	Travel time8h 40m	Avg priceR 1 392	Daily departures1