Route guide

Budapest → Turin

912 km · Hungary to Italy · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Budapest to Turin

There are 4 ways to travel between Budapest and Turin — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€70–204

Duration: 7h 36m

via MÁV, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–84

Duration: 13h 2m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€71–229

Duration: 3h 43m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, ITA Airways

~142 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€109–201

Duration: 10h 8m

~155 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Budapest and Turin highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 912 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from Hungary into Italy. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Budapest to Turin — every option in detail

Budapest to Turin by train

Trains link Budapest (Hungary) and Turin (Italy) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 36m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include MÁV, Trenitalia (Frecciarossa), Italo.

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €204. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 142 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~129 kg on this distance.

Budapest to Turin by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Budapest and Turin with a typical journey of 13h 2m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, RegioJet.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €84 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Budapest to Turin by flight

Flights between Budapest and Turin take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 43m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Wizz Air, ITA Airways.

Typical fare range is €71–229. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 142 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Budapest to Turin by car

The driving distance from Budapest to Turin is approximately 1049 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 8m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €109–201 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the Hungary–Italy border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 155 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Budapest and Turin is approximately 912 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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