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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Budapest is to fly which costs 11 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 4h 30m.

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 30m and costs 11 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 40m.

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 18m.

How far is it from Basel to Budapest?

The distance between Basel and Budapest is 902 km. The road distance is 989.2 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 via Vienna which takes 13h 18m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m 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 SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Budapest train from?

Basel to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal 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 30m and costs 11 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train via Vienna, which costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft and takes 13h 18m, you could also bus, which costs 29 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Basel to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Basel to Budapest train arrive?

Basel to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal 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 989 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m 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 Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6507+ hotels available in Budapest.

Basel to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Budapest by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

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Fly from Basel
best
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
4h 30m
Ft 11,793–58,812
Train via Vienna
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
13h 18m
Ft 51,692–96,760
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N191
15h 40m
Ft 29,000–41,000
Drive 989.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Budapestcar 989.2 km
10h 25m
Ft 64,100–92,588
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
5h 41m
Ft 42,092–90,260
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Feldkirchtrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
14h 51m
Ft 70,742–116,210
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Ice / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Heerbruggtrain
3. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
19h 29m
Ft 25,660–39,628
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Basel to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
10h 12m
Ft 89,953–121,155

Basel to Budapest by train

40Weekly Trains

13h 18mAverage Duration

Ft 51,692Cheapest Price

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Distance: 901.7 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Wizz Air, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 18m.

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