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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Basel is to fly which costs SFr 30 - SFr 140 and takes 4h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 140.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Basel?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Basel SBB. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 15h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Basel?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Basel SBB via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 10m.

How far is it from Budapest to Basel?

The distance between Budapest and Basel is 902 km. The road distance is 987.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Basel without a car is to train which takes 12h 10m and costs SFr 130 - SFr 220.

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

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

Where do I catch the Budapest to Basel bus from?

Budapest to Basel bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Basel train from?

Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Basel?

The best way to get from Budapest to Basel is to fly which takes 4h 30m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 140. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 130 - SFr 220 and takes 12h 10m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 100 and takes 15h 50m.

Where does the Budapest to Basel bus arrive?

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

Where does the Budapest to Basel train arrive?

Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Basel is 988 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Budapest to Basel.

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

Book your Budapest to Basel train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1260+ hotels available in Basel.

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

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

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

Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)BUD - BSL
4h 30m
CHF 30–139
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBIce / ...
12h 10m
CHF 134–214
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Basel SBBN191
15h 50m
CHF 70–100
Drive 987.5 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Basel987.5 km
10h 23m
CHF 157–227
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
5h 49m
CHF 101–213
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)VIE - BSL
6h 32m
CHF 78–246
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Karlsruhe Central Bus StationCitylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBB20 / ...
18h 50m
CHF 72–161
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Basel
10h 10m
CHF 219–300

Budapest to Basel by train

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12h 10mAverage Duration

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Distance: 901.8 km
Duration: 4h 30m

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

Wizz Air, easyJet, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 12h 10m.

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