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 29 000 Ft - 48 000 Ft and takes 16h 34m.

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 25m and costs 46 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft.

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-Kelenföld via Zürich HB and Vienna Meidling Train Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 5m.

How far is it from Bern to Budapest?

The distance between Bern and Budapest is 947 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 5m and costs 31 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 25m to get from Bern to Budapest, including transfers.

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 5m and costs 31 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 29 000 Ft - 48 000 Ft and takes 16h 34m.

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 24m 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.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6858+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train to Zurich Airport, fly
best
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 25m
Ft 46,191–117,521
Train to Basel, fly
cheapest
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 42m
Ft 24,942–114,325
Train
1. Take the train from Bern to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Meidlingtrain
3. Take the train from Vienna Meidling Train Station to Budapest-Kelenföldtrain
13h 5m
Ft 31,903–52,080
Bus
1. Take the bus from Bern to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
16h 34m
Ft 29,271–47,408
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Bern to Sarganstrain Ir35
2. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
16h 8m
Ft 98,146–212,926
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 52m
Ft 50,906–125,667
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bern to St. Gallentrain Ic1
2. Take the bus from Dornbirn to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
18h 31m
Ft 36,111–94,331
Drive 1,058.3 km
1. Drive from Bern to Budapestcar 1,058.3 km
10h 24m
Ft 66,119–95,505

Bern to Budapest by bus and subway

10Weekly Services

16h 34mAverage Duration

Ft 29,271Cheapest Price

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Distance: 946.8 km
Duration: 5h 25m

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

You can take a train from Bern to Budapest-Kelenföld via Zürich HB, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 13h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bern to Budapest Népliget bus station once daily. Tickets cost Ft 28,000–47,000 and the journey takes 16h.

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