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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Basel is to bus which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 57m.

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 30 - SFr 200.

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 11h 49m.

How far is it from Budapest to Basel?

The distance between Budapest and Basel is 903 km. The road distance is 987.6 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 11h 49m and costs SFr 150 - SFr 270.

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 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 29m and costs SFr 30 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 150 - SFr 270 and takes 11h 49m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 65 - SFr 120 and takes 16h 57m.

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 28m 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.

Where can I stay near Basel?

There are 1341+ hotels available in Basel.

Budapest to Basel - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Basel by plane, train, bus, 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 31–196
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBBtrain Ir36 / ...
11h 49m
CHF 155–268
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Basel SBBbus FlixBus N191
16h 57m
CHF 68–113
Drive 987.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Baselcar 987.6 km
10h 28m
CHF 162–233
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 109–277
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 33m
CHF 88–329
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Budapest Nepliget Bus Station to Karlsruhe Central Bus Stationbus Citylines 57 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12 / ...
18h 45m
CHF 65–156

Budapest to Basel by train

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11h 49mAverage Duration

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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 SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 11h 49m.

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