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Seven ways to Travel from Basel to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (1 055 km)
9 h 44 min
1055 km.
from $58
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Rideshare
9 h 44 min
1055 km.
from $13.76
Train
13 h 15 min
858 km.
from $301.04
Bus
15 h 20 min
860 km.
from $139.83
Train, Plane
5 h 37 min
860 km.
from $216.41
Bus via Vienna
16 h 48 min
860 km.
from $68.70

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 3 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$127.23
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$25.45–$35.62

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
3h 50m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$35.62

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Zurich
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$6.11–$10.18
Bus from Basel Meret-Oppenheim-Strasse to Vienna,
Ave. Duration:
12h 45m
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$35.62–$58.52

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Basel to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$69.97–$254.45

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Basel to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$483.46
Plane from Zurich Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$203.56–$826.97

Austrian Airlines

Website:
austrian.com/?sc_lang=en&cc=ZZ
Plane from Zurich Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 5m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Sunday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$826.97

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Zurich Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$826.97

Wizz Air

Website:
wizzair.com/
Plane from Basel to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$229.01

Train operators

Deutsche Bahn Intercity-Express

Phone:
+49 30 311-682904
Website:
bahn.de/
Train from Basel SBB to Ulm
Ave. Duration:
3h 43m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$76.34–$89.06

Railjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/railjet
Train from Zuerich Hb to Wien
Ave. Duration:
7h 52m
Frequency:
4 times a day
Estimated price:
$127.23–$190.84
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$45.80–$69.97

ÖBB

Phone:
05 17 17
Website:
oebb.at/de/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$54.71–$76.34

ÖBB EuroCity

Phone:
+43 5 1717
Website:
oebb.at/en/reiseplanung-services/im-zug/unsere-zuege/eurocity-intercity
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 20m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$49.62–$69.97

Hungarian Railways (MÁV)

Phone:
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website:
mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Ulm Hbf to Budapest-Keleti
Ave. Duration:
11h 26m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$44.53–$52.16

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Basel SBB to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
1h 12m
Frequency:
Every 20 minutes
Estimated price:
$41.98–$76.34

RegioJet

Phone:
+420 222 222 221
Email:
Website:
regiojet.com/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 31m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.09–$41.98

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Budapest is to bus via Vienna which costs $51.09 - $81.52 and takes 16h 48m.

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

The fastest way to get from Basel to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $41.30 - $217.39 .

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Zurich Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 15m.

How far is it from Basel to Budapest?

The distance between Basel and Budapest is 902 km. The road distance is 1055.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Basel to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 13h 15m and costs $152.17 - $293.48 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 26m to get from Basel to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Budapest bus from?

Basel to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Budapest train from?

Basel to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Budapest?

The best way to get from Basel to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 26m and costs $41.30 - $217.39 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $152.17 - $293.48 and takes 13h 15m, you could also bus, which costs $81.52 - $119.57 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Basel to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Budapest train arrive?

Basel to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Budapest is 1056 km. It takes approximately 9h 49m to drive from Basel to Budapest.

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

Book your Basel to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Basel to Budapest bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7020+ hotels available in Budapest. Prices start at $21.13 per night.
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