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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Geneva is to bus which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Geneva?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Keleti and arriving at Genève via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 12m.

How far is it from Budapest to Geneva?

The distance between Budapest and Geneva is 1024 km. The road distance is 1209.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Geneva without a car is to train which takes 14h 12m and costs SFr 210 - SFr 460.

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

It takes approximately 4h 25m to get from Budapest to Geneva, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Geneva train from?

Budapest to Geneva train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Keleti station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Geneva?

The best way to get from Budapest to Geneva is to fly which takes 4h 25m and costs SFr 70 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 210 - SFr 460 and takes 14h 12m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 150 and takes 19h 20m.

Where does the Budapest to Geneva train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Geneva?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Geneva is 1210 km. It takes approximately 12h 2m to drive from Budapest to Geneva.

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

Book your Budapest to Geneva train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Geneva?

There are 1256+ hotels available in Geneva.

Budapest to Geneva - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Geneva by plane, train, bus, or car

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Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane BUD - GVA
4h 25m
CHF 71–172
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
14h 12m
CHF 216–454
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Genevabus FlixBus N882 / ...
19h 20m
CHF 81–141
Drive 1,209.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Genevacar 1,209.8 km
12h 2m
CHF 193–279
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
6h 24m
CHF 89–264

Budapest to Geneva by train

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14h 12mAverage Duration

CHF 216Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,024.3 km
Duration: 4h 25m

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

easyJet, Swiss, and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Genève via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 14h 12m.

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