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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Bern is to bus which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Bern is to fly and train which takes 5h 45m and costs SFr 110 - SFr 320.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Bern?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Bern. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Bern via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 37m.

How far is it from Budapest to Bern?

The distance between Budapest and Bern is 947 km. The road distance is 1059.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Bern without a car is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 45m to get from Budapest to Bern, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Bern train from?

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

Train or bus from Budapest to Bern?

The best way to get from Budapest to Bern is to train which takes 11h 37m and costs SFr 160 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 70 - SFr 130 and takes 16h 54m.

Where does the Budapest to Bern train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Bern?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Bern is 1060 km. It takes approximately 10h 23m to drive from Budapest to Bern.

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

Book your Budapest to Bern train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Bern?

There are 369+ hotels available in Bern.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Budapest to Bern by plane, train, bus, 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.

Fly to Zurich Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich Flughafen to Berntrain
5h 45m
CHF 116–312
Fly to Basel, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Berntrain
5h 59m
CHF 61–297
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Berntrain Ic1 / ...
11h 37m
CHF 160–238
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Bernbus FlixBus N882 / ...
16h 54m
CHF 73–123
Drive 1,059.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Berncar 1,059.6 km
10h 23m
CHF 173–250
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BUD - GVA
2. Take the train from Genève-Aéroport to Berntrain
7h 23m
CHF 131–332
Train via Bratislava
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 Berntrain Ic1 / ...
13h 57m
CHF 80–142

Budapest to Bern by train

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11h 37mAverage Duration

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Distance: 946.8 km
Duration: 5h 45m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bern via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 11h 37m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Bern once daily. Tickets cost CHF 70–120 and the journey takes 15h 45m.

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