Facts about the transport from Budapest to Kyiv
| Cheapest Transport | $28 |
| Fastest Transport | 1h 40m |
| Earliest Departure | 6:10 AM |
| Latest Departure | 9:55 PM |
| Departures per day | 17 |
| Distance | 1517 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | FlixBus, MAV, Ryanair, Wizz Air |
Budapest to Kyiv
Best Options
$38
$78
Other Options
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Price
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Departure Station
Arrival
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Operators
1Transportation from Budapest to Kyiv
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Trains$ 60.10
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Buses$ 37.07
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Flights$ 27.54
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Budapest
To Budapest
Popular Routes in Hungary
How to get from Budapest to Kyiv
Travelling between Budapest and Kyiv is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 77.41 if you go by Bus; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 37.07.
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Kyiv?
It can take you anywhere between 2 and 31 hours to travel between Budapest and Kyiv depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Budapest and Kyiv. Flight will bring you to your destination in 1h 40m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 1d 6h 20m to reach Kyiv.
How much does it cost to get from Budapest to Kyiv?
Travelling between Budapest and Kyiv can be as cheap as USD 37.07 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 77.41 if you buy a FlixBus Bus ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Budapest and Kyiv ?
- 15 from Budapest to Kyiv starting from 08:55 Budapest Nepliget Station until 21:30 Budapest Nepliget Station
- 2 from Budapest to Kyiv starting from 19:04 Budapest Kelenfold until 19:40 Budapest Keleti
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Budapest to Kyiv.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Flights
Flying is the fastest and often the most expensive way to travel from Budapest to Kyiv, but with a bit of luck you can score very good deals for as little as USD 27.54.Things to remember: Note that some of the airlines may have restrictions on checked luggage weight or require paying extra for check-in, choosing seats or transportation of oversized luggage.
If opting for a flight, calculate the time you will spend getting to and from the airports as well as the waiting time before your flight, getting through immigration in case of an international flight and recovering your checked luggage.
In certain cases all these procedures can add no less than 5 hours to your total travel time.
Airlines flying between Budapest and Kyiv
Ryanair, Wizz Air
Bus
Travelling from Budapest to Kyiv overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Budapest and Kyiv
FlixBus
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Budapest to Kyiv?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with flight remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% decided to fly