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Zurich to Budapest

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Five ways to Travel from Zurich to Budapest

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Cheapest
By car (974 km)
8 h 54 min
974 km.
from $53
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Rideshare
8 h 54 min
974 km.
from $12.70
Train
11 h 3 min
788 km.
from $236.28
Train, Plane
5 h 33 min
787 km.
from $147.80

Detailed Car Route

Zurich
Zurich Memmingen   (197 km, 1 h 53 min)
Memmingen
197 км 1 h 53 min
Budapest
974 км 8 h 54 min

Navigate from Zurich to Budapest

Continue onto Bahnhofplatz
165 m
Turn left onto Bahnhofquai
163 m
Keep right onto Bahnhofquai
82 m
Turn left onto Rákóczi út
1 km 500 m
Keep right onto Rákóczi út
11 m
Arrive at destination

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
13h 20m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$89.06–$127.23

Union Ivkoni

Phone:
07001 8282
Email:
Website:
union-ivkoni.com/
Bus from Zurich Limmatstrasse to Salzburg
Ave. Duration:
7h
Frequency:
Twice a week
Estimated price:
$20.36–$33.08

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

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 Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$35.62–$39.44

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 Salzburg Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
5h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.99–$33.08

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Zürich HB to Basel
Ave. Duration:
54 min
Frequency:
Every 2 hours
Estimated price:
$10.81–$13.99

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 Zurich to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Zurich to Budapest is to bus and night train which costs $41.30 - $59.78 and takes 13h 9m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zurich to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 .

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Zurich Bus Station station and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Zurich and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zuerich Hb and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 3m.

How far is it from Zurich to Budapest?

The distance between Zurich and Budapest is 833 km. The road distance is 975.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Zurich to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 11h 3m and costs $119.57 - $228.26 .

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m to get from Zurich to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Budapest bus from?

Zurich to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Zurich Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Zurich to Budapest train from?

Zurich to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zurich to Budapest?

The best way to get from Zurich to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 29m and costs $97.83 - $282.61 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $119.57 - $228.26 and takes 11h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $76.09 - $108.70 and takes 13h 20m.

Where does the Zurich to Budapest bus arrive?

Zurich to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Zurich to Budapest train arrive?

Zurich to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zurich to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Zurich to Budapest is 975 km. It takes approximately 9h 1m to drive from Zurich to Budapest.

Which airlines fly from Zurich Airport Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport?

Austrian Airlines, Swiss and Lufthansa offer flights from Zurich Airport Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport.

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

Book your Zurich to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Zurich to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and 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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