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Cheapest and Fastest Ways to Travel from Lugano to Budapest

Composite routes from Lugano to Budapest

Cheapest
9 h 36 min
Car
1030 km.
from $56
Other
10 h 34 min
Bus
1133 km.
from €650
Details
5 h 51 min
Train, Plane
783 km.
from $89.84
15 h
783 km.
from $353.25
16 h 10 min
784 km.
from $153.83
6 h 22 min
Train, Plane
783 km.
from $176.25
7 h 22 min
Train, Plane
783 km.
from $265.17
7 h 33 min
Train, Plane
783 km.
from $187.99
17 h 43 min
Bus, Train
783 km.
from $156.17

Transport providers

Airlines

Ryanair

Website:
ryanair.com/
Plane from Malpensa International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 45m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$58.52–$470.74
Plane from Bergamo Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$41.98–$292.62

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 Malpensa International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 25m
Frequency:
Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, and Sunday
Estimated price:
$152.67–$483.46
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 Malpensa International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
3h 20m
Frequency:
Wednesday to Saturday
Estimated price:
$165.39–$445.29
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 Malpensa International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
4h 6m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$165.39–$458.01
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 Malpensa International Airport to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$33.08–$229.01
Plane from Basel to Budapest
Ave. Duration:
1h 40m
Frequency:
Every day
Estimated price:
$31.81–$229.01

Bus operators

FlixBus

Phone:
+49 30 300 137 300
Email:
Website:
flixbus.com
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$10.18–$15.27
Bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Budapest,
Ave. Duration:
14h
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$95.42–$139.95

BlaBlaCar Bus

Phone:
+33 18 57 62 228
Website:
blablacar.co.uk/
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 10m
Frequency:
3 times a day
Estimated price:
$12.72–$19.08

Flibco

Phone:
+352 26 58 57 1
Email:
Website:
flibco.com/en
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$10.81–$15.27

TerraVision IT

Email:
Website:
terravision.eu/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
50 min
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$7.63–$12.72

Autostradale

Phone:
+39 02 3008 9000
Email:
Website:
autostradale.it/
Bus from Piazza Luigi di Savoia to Bergamo
Ave. Duration:
1h
Frequency:
Every 30 minutes
Estimated price:
$5.22–$20.36

Zelic Reisen

Phone:
+41 79 445 39 68
Email:
Website:
zelicreisen.ch/
Bus from Lugano to Zagreb
Ave. Duration:
10h 20m
Frequency:
4 times a week
Estimated price:
$153.18

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:
$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

Nightjet

Phone:
+43 51717
Website:
nightjet.com/en/#/home
Train from Milano Rogoredo to Wien
Ave. Duration:
12h 17m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$216.28

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

Trenord

Phone:
+39 02 7249 4494
Email:
Website:
trenord.it/
Train from Lugano to Malpensa
Ave. Duration:
1h 35m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$7.00–$9.54

Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)

Phone:
+41 848 44 66 88
Website:
sbb.ch/en
Train from Lugano to Zürich
Ave. Duration:
2h 57m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95
Train from Lugano to Milano
Ave. Duration:
1h 15m
Frequency:
Hourly
Estimated price:
$38.17–$69.97
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Every 4 hours
Estimated price:
$101.78–$190.84

SBB GmbH

Phone:
+49 (0) 7531 915109
Email:
Website:
sbb-deutschland.de/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 58m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$30.53

Trenitalia EuroCity

Phone:
+39 06 68475475
Email:
Website:
trenitalia.com/
Train from Lugano to Basel
Ave. Duration:
2h 54m
Frequency:
Twice daily
Estimated price:
$69.97–$139.95

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
Bus from Lugano to Milano,
Ave. Duration:
1h 20m
Frequency:
Once a week
Estimated price:
$5.34–$8.27

Croatian Railways (HŽPP)

Phone:
060 333 444
Email:
Website:
hzpp.hr/en
Train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
Ave. Duration:
5h 46m
Frequency:
Once daily
Estimated price:
$24.17–$33.08

Questions and Answers

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

The cheapest way to get from Lugano to Budapest is to train and fly which costs $39.13 - $195.65 and takes 5h 51m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lugano to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 51m and costs $39.13 - $195.65 .

Is there a direct bus between Lugano and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lugano to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Lugano and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lugano and Budapest?

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

How far is it from Lugano to Budapest?

The distance between Lugano and Budapest is 924 km. The road distance is 1029.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lugano to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 15h and costs $173.91 - $347.83 .

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

It takes approximately 5h 51m to get from Lugano to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Budapest bus from?

Lugano to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lugano station.

Where do I catch the Lugano to Budapest train from?

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

Train or bus from Lugano to Budapest?

The best way to get from Lugano to Budapest is to train which takes 15h and costs $173.91 - $347.83 . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $81.52 - $141.30 and takes 16h 10m.

Where does the Lugano to Budapest bus arrive?

Lugano to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lugano to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lugano to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lugano to Budapest is 1029 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Lugano to Budapest.

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

Book your Lugano to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lugano 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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