Arita Khandeparkar
Global PR and Corporate Communications
2. September 2025
Lightning Fast: FlixBus Beats the Night Trains on These Routes
When it comes to travel, time is money. Especially on short breaks when we don’t want to waste valuable vacation days on travel. Overnight travel is one of the smartest ways to see more of Europe with less hassle. Step onto a bus in the evening, settle in for the ride, and wake up refreshed in another city — ready to squeeze every drop out of your trip.
With its massive network of routes across the Europe, FlixBus makes travel both affordable and convenient.
And here’s the twist: not only is FlixBus easy on your wallet, on some routes it’s faster than the night trains. On several popular connections, the bus beats the rails — giving you even more time to explore once you arrive.
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Budapest – Brașov
FlixBus: 11h 50m
Night Train: 15h 19m
FlixBus shaves more than three hours off the train journey, giving you extra daylight to stroll the cobbled square, visit the Black Church, or hike up Tampa Hill.
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Budapest – Bucharest
FlixBus: 15h 20m
Night Train: 17h
The route between Hungary’s capital and Romania’s bustling heart city is long and winding by rail. By bus, you arrive nearly two hours faster, giving you more time to wander the Palace of Parliament or to enjoy a café terrace.
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Prague – Brussels
FlixBus: 13h 55m
Night Train: 16h 28m
From Bohemia’s fairy-tale towers to Belgium’s historic squares, FlixBus completes this route 2.5 hours sooner than the night train. That means more time for waffles in the Grand Place or a stroll along the canal before the night train even reaches its final stop.
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Stuttgart – Zagreb
FlixBus: 10h 35m
Night train: 14h 10m
It doesn’t always have to be the Croatian coast: Croatia’s capital also has a lot to offer culturally. Take the FlixBus, sleep your way through Austria and Slovenia, and wake up in the center of Zagreb.
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Frankfurt – Paris
FlixBus: 8h 20m
Night train: 9h 12m
Fancy a weekend in Paris? Just hop on the FlixBus in Frankfurt in the evening and you’ll be biting into a warm pain au chocolat just in time for breakfast. The night train takes about an hour longer for the route.
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Vienna – Venice
FlixBus: 8h 35m
Night train: 10h 55m
Autumn is the perfect time to visit Venice without the crowds. FlixBus drops you at the Tronchetto station, where you can hop onto a vaporetto and glide along the Grand Canal straight into the heart of the city. Compared to the night train, you save over two hours.
Fasten your seatbelt and sit back: with FlixBus, you can travel quickly and comfortably. Wi-Fi and power outlets on board ensure that you can listen to your favorite podcast as you fall asleep. For extra comfort and privacy, you can reserve the adjacent seat when booking. FlixBus tickets are available from EUR 5.99 and you can save a lot of money by booking in advance.
*The following comparative values are based on typical travel times in September 2025, night trains: C.F.R. Călători, MÁV, ÖBB Nightjet and EuroNight.