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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Stans is to bus which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 17h.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Stans is to fly and train which takes 5h 54m and costs SFr 100 - SFr 250.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Stans?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Stans. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Stans via Zürich HB and Luzern. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 55m.

How far is it from Budapest to Stans?

The distance between Budapest and Stans is 898 km. The road distance is 991.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Stans without a car is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240.

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

It takes approximately 5h 54m to get from Budapest to Stans, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Stans train from?

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

Train or bus from Budapest to Stans?

The best way to get from Budapest to Stans is to train which takes 11h 55m and costs SFr 140 - SFr 240. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs SFr 60 - SFr 120 and takes 17h.

Where does the Budapest to Stans train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Stans?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Stans is 992 km. It takes approximately 10h 12m to drive from Budapest to Stans.

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

Book your Budapest to Stans train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Stans?

There are 790+ hotels available in Stans.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Stans by plane, train, bus, night train, 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 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 HB to Luzerntrain
5h 54m
CHF 102–242
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus 882 / ...
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lucerne Landenbergstrassebus RegioJet 22
17h
CHF 60–112
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir70 / ...
11h 55m
CHF 145–239
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBnighttrain Nj
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain Ir / ...
17h 58m
CHF 284–828
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Luzerntrain
6h 47m
CHF 61–232
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane VIE - ZRH
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Luzerntrain
7h 53m
CHF 118–271
Drive 991.8 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Stanscar 991.8 km
10h 12m
CHF 159–229
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ostcartrain
3. Drive from München Ost to Stanscar
9h 59m
CHF 215–300

Budapest to Stans by train

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11h 55mAverage Duration

CHF 145Cheapest Price

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Distance: 898.2 km
Duration: 5h 54m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Stans via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Luzern in around 11h 55m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Stans via Ecseri út M, Ecseri út, Népliget, Budapest Népliget bus station, Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Lucerne Landenbergstrasse, and Luzern in around 17h.

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