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Eight ways to Travel from Budapest to Basel

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Cheapest
By car (1 055 km)
9 h 45 min
1055 km.
from $58
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Rideshare
9 h 45 min
1055 km.
from $13.76
Train
12 h 5 min
860 km.
from $322.52
Bus
15 h 35 min
860 km.
from $140.13
Bus, Plane
5 h 49 min
860 km.
from $217.90
Train, Plane
6 h 37 min
860 km.
from $157.83
Bus via Vienna
17 h 8 min
860 km.
from $57.72

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
13h 30m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$76.09–$108.70
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 5m
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$9.24–$13.04

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Basel,
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.22–$8.70
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Basel
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$30.43–$50.00

Trans Nicolaescu

Phone:
0745 638 910
Email:
Website:
transnicolaescu.ro/
Bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Viena-
Ave. Duration:
3h
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$12.78

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$59.78–$217.39

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$413.04
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
4h 5m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
3h 12m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$250.00–$760.87

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
3h 46m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$760.87
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52
Plane from Vienna International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 25m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$217.39–$652.17

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$27.17–$195.65

Train operators

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich
Ave. Duration:
10h 40m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$141.30–$217.39

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 25m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$10.87–$13.04

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
1h 14m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$35.87–$65.22

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien
Ave. Duration:
2h 34m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$10.33–$35.87

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Basel?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Basel is to bus via Vienna which costs $45.65 - $65.22 and takes 17h 8m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Basel?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $41.30 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 5m.

How far is it from Budapest to Basel?

The distance between Budapest and Basel is 903 km. The road distance is 1054.9 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Basel without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 5m and costs $173.91 - $282.61 .

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Basel?

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Budapest to Basel, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Basel bus from?

Budapest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Basel train from?

Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Basel?

The best way to get from Budapest to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs $41.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $173.91 - $282.61 and takes 12h 5m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 15h 35m.

Where does the Budapest to Basel bus arrive?

Budapest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Basel train arrive?

Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Basel is 1055 km. It takes approximately 9h 50m to drive from Budapest to Basel.

How do I get a train ticket from Budapest to Basel?

Book your Budapest to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Budapest to Basel?

Book your Budapest to Basel bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 949+ hotels available in Basel. Prices start at $58.93 per night.
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