FlixBus has officially launched domestic ticket sales in Hungary, allowing passengers to travel between Hungarian cities on its existing international routes without needing an international ticket. The service currently covers 41 domestic connections across 16 international routes, linking 14 Hungarian cities.
FlixBus finally enters Hungary’s domestic travel market
Hungary has been one of the few European countries where FlixBus had not yet established a domestic network, despite already operating domestic services across most European markets and several neighbouring countries.
Now, as FlixBus celebrates the 10th anniversary of its presence in Hungary in 2026, the company is changing this, immediately expanding domestic mobility options for both local residents and tourists visiting the country.
By 2026, FlixBus had built an extensive international network connecting Hungary with almost every part of Europe. A total of 65 international routes link Hungary with 267 cities in 21 countries. These routes have long included stops in Hungarian cities, but passengers can now also purchase tickets for journeys between those domestic stops.
Direct buses from Budapest Airport to major Hungarian cities
One of the most significant additions is the introduction of direct connections between Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and major cities outside the capital – a service that has so far been largely missing from Hungary’s transport offering.
Passengers can now travel directly from the airport to Szeged, Győr, Miskolc, Siófok, Debrecen, Kecskemét and Szolnok, covering seven major Hungarian cities outside Budapest.
The longest airport connection currently operates between Budapest Airport and Debrecen, taking around 2 hours and 45 minutes. All other destinations can be reached in less time.
The airport routes operate in both directions, meaning passengers travelling from Hungary’s major cities can reach the airport directly, while international visitors arriving in Budapest can continue straight to their final destination without changing buses.
“Connecting Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport directly with Hungary’s major cities creates a travel option that simply did not exist before: passengers can now get from the airport to Miskolc, Szeged or even Siófok easily and affordably by bus – without a taxi, transfer or car hire,” said Michal Leman, Vice President of FlixBus’ Eastern European region.
“For Hungarian passengers living outside the capital, this is a genuine new option: once they land at the airport, they can arrange their journey home with just a few clicks by booking through the FlixBus app. We believe this type of convenient, accessible and sustainable mobility will benefit not only passengers, but Hungarian tourism as a whole – and this is only the beginning.”
14 cities and 41 domestic connections already available
Beyond the airport links, FlixBus’ domestic network already covers many of Hungary’s largest cities.
The 41 currently available domestic connections serve 13 Hungarian cities outside Budapest:
- Győr
- Siófok
- Szeged
- Kecskemét
- Debrecen
- Miskolc
- Szolnok
- Hévíz
- Keszthely
- Sárvár
- Sopron
- Nagykanizsa
- Székesfehérvár
Within Budapest, passengers can access domestic connections from several major stops, including Népliget, Kelenföld, Keleti railway station and Mexikói út, making the service accessible from different parts of the capital.
Another notable connection is the international route running between Sopron, Sárvár, Hévíz and Keszthely. Passengers can now purchase tickets between the Hungarian stops on the route connecting Brno and Zagreb, opening up another domestic travel option.
These are currently the most popular routes
Since domestic ticket sales began, passengers have already made their preferences clear. Based on booking data so far, the five most popular domestic connections are:
- Budapest Népliget – Budapest Airport
- Budapest – Siófok
- Budapest – Kecskemét
- Budapest – Győr
- Budapest – Miskolc
The current 16 routes are expected to be joined by additional services in the near future, with FlixBus saying its network for domestic travellers will continue to expand.
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How much do FlixBus domestic tickets cost?
FlixBus domestic tickets are available through the company’s website and mobile app. The ticket price includes the transport of one smaller and one larger piece of luggage, onboard Wi-Fi and travel in an air-conditioned coach.
However, travellers should be aware that ticket prices are dynamic rather than fixed, meaning they change depending on demand.
Some starting fares currently include:
- Budapest Airport – Kecskemét: from HUF 1,599 (EUR 4.4)
- Budapest Airport – Szeged: from HUF 2,249 (EUR 6.2)
- Budapest – Siófok: from HUF 2,349 (EUR 6.5)
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FlixBus points to neighbouring countries as proof of demand
Based on its ten years of experience in Hungary, FlixBus says it wants to see greater competition in Hungary’s long-distance public transport market.
The company argues that opening up the market would not only make transport more competitive, but could also improve mobility across the country and make smaller cities easier to reach.
The first step came in March 2026, when FlixBus began selling tickets between Budapest Keleti railway station and Budapest Airport. This was the company’s first domestic cabotage service in Hungary.
Although it was a relatively modest beginning, the company says it demonstrated that FlixBus is ready to gradually build a domestic network in Hungary.
Examples from neighbouring countries suggest that demand could be substantial if the Hungarian market is opened further.
In Romania, passengers responded strongly to liberalisation. Between July 2025 and February 2026, just eight months, FlixBus carried 300,000 passengers on domestic routes, accounting for almost half of all FlixBus passengers in Romania during the period.
In Croatia, FlixBus’ domestic expansion added 2.7 million kilometres of new annual capacity to the network, creating connections that either did not previously exist or had been difficult to access.
Improved connections between Croatia’s Adriatic coast and inland regions have also had a direct impact on both tourism and local mobility.
With its first domestic services now available in Hungary, FlixBus appears keen to follow a similar path – potentially giving travellers a new alternative for getting around the country without relying on cars, taxis or multiple connections.
