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 - 50 000 Ft and takes 4h 32m.

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 32m and costs 11 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Kálvin tér M via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 13m.

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 19m.

How far is it from Basel to Budapest?

The distance between Basel and Budapest is 903 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 which takes 13h 19m and costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 32m 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 32m and costs 11 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft and takes 13h 19m, you could also bus, which costs 30 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft and takes 16h 13m.

Where does the Basel to Budapest bus arrive?

Basel to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Népliget bus 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?

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Where can I stay near Budapest?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Basel to Budapest by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 32m
Ft 11,892–49,936
Train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
13h 19m
Ft 50,974–96,888
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N191
16h 13m
Ft 30,050–41,005
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to St. Margrethen SGtrain Ec
3. Take the night train from St. Margrethen Sg to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
15h 53m
Ft 83,524–128,338
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 42m
Ft 42,374–90,388
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain Tgv / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Heerbruggtrain
3. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
19h 25m
Ft 25,421–38,735
Drive 989.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Budapestcar 989.2 km
10h 25m
Ft 64,305–92,885
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 90,027–121,261

Basel to Budapest by train

41Weekly Trains

13h 19mAverage Duration

Ft 50,974Cheapest Price

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Distance: 902.7 km
Duration: 4h 32m

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) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Basel SBB to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 19m.

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