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 29 - SFr 200 and takes 4h 29m.

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 29m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Basel?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Deák Ferenc tér M and arriving at Basel SBB via Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 4m.

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 Bad Bf via München Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Budapest to Basel?

The distance between Budapest and Basel is 903 km. The road distance is 987.8 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 via Munich which takes 12h 40m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 350.

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

It takes approximately 4h 29m 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 bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Basel train from?

Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), 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 29m and costs SFr 29 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs SFr 100 - SFr 350 and takes 12h 40m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 17h 4m.

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 Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Basel?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Basel is 988 km. It takes approximately 10h 29m to drive from Budapest to Basel.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Basel?

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

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

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Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
4h 29m
CHF 29–196
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10train Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 60 / ...
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel Bad Bftrain 12 / ...
12h 40m
CHF 100–345
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
17h 4m
CHF 71–121
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
15h 41m
CHF 76–146
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain
5h 42m
CHF 109–282
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Basel
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Basel (BSL)plane VIE - BSL
6h 35m
CHF 84–320
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.train
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Zürich HBtrain
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ic3 / ...
14h 9m
CHF 75–177
Drive 987.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Baselcar 987.8 km
10h 29m
CHF 161–232

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Distance: 902.7 km
Duration: 4h 29m

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

Wizz Air, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Basel Bad Bf via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 12h 40m.

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