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Trip Overview

The average bus between Lugano and Budapest takes 17h 44m and the fastest bus takes 15h 41m. The bus service runs several times per day from Lugano to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

17h 44m
Duration
1,079 km
Distance
Ft 41,556
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Lugano to Budapest bus times

Buses run twice daily between Lugano and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 12:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 6:55 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 17h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus15h 41m • 1 change
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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus15h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus15h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus15h 41m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    BlaBlaCar BusFlixBus18h 55m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lugano to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lugano to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,079.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 44m

What companies run services between Lugano, Switzerland and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a bus from Lugano to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano in around 16h 35m.

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