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

The cheapest way to get from Basel to Hungary is to fly which costs 12 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft and takes 4h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Basel to Hungary?

The fastest way to get from Basel to Hungary is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs 12 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Basel and Hungary?

No, there is no direct bus from Basel to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Deák Ferenc tér M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 23m.

Is there a direct train between Basel and Hungary?

No, there is no direct train from Basel to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Basel SBB and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Kelenföld vasútállomás M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 45m.

How far is it from Basel to Hungary?

The distance between Basel and Hungary is 905 km. The road distance is 989.2 km.

How do I travel from Basel to Hungary without a car?

The best way to get from Basel to Hungary without a car is to train which takes 13h 45m and costs 55 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 4h 30m to get from Basel to Hungary, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hungary bus from?

Basel to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Basel SBB station.

Where do I catch the Basel to Hungary train from?

Basel to Hungary train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Basel SBB station.

Train, bus or fly from Basel to Hungary?

The best way to get from Basel to Hungary is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs 12 000 Ft - 50 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 55 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft and takes 13h 45m, you could also bus, which costs 24 000 Ft - 42 000 Ft and takes 16h 23m.

Where does the Basel to Hungary bus arrive?

Basel to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where does the Basel to Hungary train arrive?

Basel to Hungary train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Basel to Hungary?

Yes, the driving distance between Basel to Hungary is 989 km. It takes approximately 10h 25m to drive from Basel to Hungary.

Where can I stay near Hungary?

There are 6533+ hotels available in Hungary.

Basel to Hungary - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 10 ways to get from Basel to Hungary by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly Basel to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
4h 30m
Ft 12,815–49,215
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 45m
Ft 57,423–108,104
Bus
1. Take the bus from Basel SBB to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N191
16h 23m
Ft 24,626–41,134
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 91,923–143,104
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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 40m
Ft 48,213–94,454
Fly Basel to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane BSL - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
6h 2m
Ft 27,475–101,115
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane ZRH - VIE
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoertrain
7h 6m
Ft 50,873–116,354
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 34,230–56,411
Drive 989.2 km
1. Drive from Basel to Budapestcar 989.2 km
10h 25m
Ft 63,345–91,499
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 88,683–120,765

Basel to Hungary by train and tram

41Weekly Services

13h 45mAverage Duration

Ft 57,423Cheapest Price

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Distance: 905.5 km
Duration: 4h 30m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and 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 Clark Ádám tér via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 13h 45m.

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