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

The cheapest way to get from Bern to Budapest is to bus which costs 19 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Bern to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 27m and costs 47 000 Ft - 100 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Bern and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bern and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Bern and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Bern to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bern and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 2m.

How far is it from Bern to Budapest?

The distance between Bern and Budapest is 1004 km. The road distance is 1058.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Bern to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs 55 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m to get from Bern to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bern to Budapest bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Bern to Budapest train from?

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

Train or bus from Bern to Budapest?

The best way to get from Bern to Budapest is to train which takes 13h 2m and costs 55 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 19 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft and takes 16h.

Where does the Bern to Budapest bus arrive?

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

Where does the Bern to Budapest train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Bern to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Bern to Budapest is 1058 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Bern to Budapest.

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

Book your Bern to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Bern to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6517+ hotels available in Budapest.

Bern to Budapest - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 9 ways to get from Bern to Budapest by train, plane, bus, car, or car train

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Train to Basel, fly
best
1. Take the train from Bern to Basel SBBtrain
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BSL - BUD
5h 38m
Ft 21,540–62,335
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bern to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus N882 / ...
16h
Ft 19,000–30,000
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
13h 2m
Ft 54,785–102,011
Drive 1,058.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Budapestcar 1,058.3 km
10h 23m
Ft 68,230–98,554
Train to Zurich Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ZRH - BUD
5h 27m
Ft 47,082–96,368
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bern to Genève-Aéroporttrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane GVA - BUD
6h 55m
Ft 38,512–92,199
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to Sarganstrain
2. Take the bus from Sargans, Bahnhof to Feldkirch, Bahnhofbus 11
3. Take the train from Feldkirch to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx
15h 41m
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Bregenztrain Ec
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
18h 6m
Ft 34,291–54,917
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Bern to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
10h 11m
Ft 93,292–127,422

Bern to Budapest by train

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13h 2mAverage Duration

Ft 54,785Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,004.2 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 19,000–30,000 and the journey takes 16h.

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