Cost to drive from Bucharest to Budapest
Driving from Bucharest to Budapest covers 826 km (513 miles) and takes about 10h 8min without stops. At Romania's current fuel prices (week of 2026-07-20), the fuel for the trip costs about €99.51 in a typical petrol car — here's the full breakdown for petrol, diesel and electric.
Enter your fuel economy and see stops along the way.
How this cost is calculated
We take the real driving distance between Bucharest and Budapest (826 km) from OpenStreetMap routing, then multiply by a typical car's fuel use and Romania's current average pump price. The petrol figure assumes 7 L/100km · 34 MPG; diesel and EV use 6 L/100km · 39 MPG and 18 kWh/100km. Your real cost depends on your car, traffic, driving style and the stations you pick — use the planner for your exact numbers, and check live prices on the Romania fuel prices page.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to drive from Bucharest to Budapest?
The drive is 826 km (513 miles) and takes about 10h 8min without stops. Fuel costs roughly €99.51 in an average petrol car, €93.57 in a diesel, and €26.76 in an electric car, using Romania's current fuel prices.
How far is it from Bucharest to Budapest in miles and km?
About 513 miles or 826 kilometres by road — roughly 10h 8min of driving.
Is it cheaper to fill up in Bucharest or Budapest?
Petrol is cheaper in Hungary (€1.64/L) than in Romania (€1.72/L), so wait to fill up when you arrive.
How do I get the exact cost for my car?
Open the FuelWide route planner, enter your car's fuel economy, and it prices the trip on live data — and shows fuel or charging stops along the way.
Driving distance via OSRM / OpenStreetMap. Fuel prices are Romania's current official averages; efficiency and electricity rate are typical estimates. Your figure will vary — use the planner for an exact result.