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Geneva, Switzerland → Budapest, Hungary

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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Geneva to Budapest

Composite routes from Geneva to Budapest

Cheapest
11 h 33 min
Car
1247 km.
from $68
Other
15 h 3 min
987 km.
from $409.76
7 h 34 min
Train, Plane
988 km.
from $318.34
22 h 13 min
Bus, Train
988 km.
from $111.92

Transport providers

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Geneva to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
18h 15m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$103.26–$152.17

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Maribor
Ave. Duration:
15h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$59.78–$92.39

Airlines

easyJet

Website:
easyjet.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 50m
Frequency:
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$65.22–$380.43

Lufthansa

Website:
lufthansa.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 21m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$152.17–$391.30
Plane from Zurich Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 16m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$173.91–$706.52

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:
$141.30–$706.52

Swiss

Website:
swiss.com/
Plane from Geneva International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 51m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$163.04–$391.30
Plane from Zurich Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 36m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$141.30–$706.52

Train operators

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:
$108.70–$163.04
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
2h 22m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$39.13–$59.78

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:
$46.74–$65.22

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:
$42.39–$59.78

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Genève to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 53m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$92.39–$173.91

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:
$10.33–$35.87

Slovenian Railways (SŽ)

Phone:
+386 1 29 13 331
Email:
Website:
potniski.sz.si/en/
Train from Maribor to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
6h 9m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$27.17–$50.00

Questions and Answers

What is the cheapest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest is to bus and train which costs $86.96 - $141.30 and takes 22h 13m.

What is the fastest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 .

Is there a direct bus between Geneva (Station) and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Geneva and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 18h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Geneva (Station) and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Geneva (Station) to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Genève and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

The distance between Geneva (Station) and Budapest is 1032 km. The road distance is 1247.4 km.

How do I travel from Geneva (Station) to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 15h 3m and costs $206.52 - $402.17 .

How long does it take to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Geneva (Station) to Budapest bus from?

Geneva (Station) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Geneva station.

Where do I catch the Geneva (Station) to Budapest train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

The best way to get from Geneva (Station) to Budapest is to fly which takes 4h 48m and costs $70.65 - $239.13 . Alternatively, you can train, which costs $206.52 - $402.17 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus, which costs $103.26 - $152.17 and takes 18h 15m.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Budapest bus arrive?

Geneva (Station) to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Geneva (Station) to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Geneva (Station) to Budapest is 1247 km. It takes approximately 11h 39m to drive from Geneva (Station) to Budapest.

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

easyJet, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa and Swiss offer flights from Geneva International Airport Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport Airport.

How do I get a train ticket from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

Book your Geneva (Station) to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Geneva (Station) to Budapest?

Book your Geneva (Station) 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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