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

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zurich is to bus which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Zurich Bus Station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Zurich?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld and arriving at Zuerich Hb. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Budapest to Zurich?

The distance between Budapest and Zurich is 832 km. The road distance is 940.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Budapest to Zurich without a car is to train which takes 10h 25m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Budapest to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Zurich bus from?

Budapest to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Zurich train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Budapest to Zurich?

The best way to get from Budapest to Zurich is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 180. Alternatively, you can train, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 190 and takes 10h 25m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 45 - SFr 110 and takes 13h 25m.

Where does the Budapest to Zurich bus arrive?

Budapest to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest to Zurich train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Budapest to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Zurich is 940 km. It takes approximately 9h 11m to drive from Budapest to Zurich.

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

Book your Budapest to Zurich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Budapest to Zurich bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1234+ hotels available in Zurich.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Zurich 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
best
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)BUD - ZRH
4h 42m
CHF 85–173
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Zurich Bus Station882 / ...
13h 25m
CHF 45–110
Train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich HbRjx
10h 25m
CHF 120–190
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenföld to Wien HauptbahnhofRegioJet RJ 1068 / ...
2. Take the night train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBNj
16h 10m
CHF 228–434
Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Basel, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HB
6h 1m
CHF 50–180
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Zurich Airport
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbf
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)VIE - ZRH
6h 45m
CHF 102–260
Drive 940.2 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Zurich940.2 km
9h 11m
CHF 150–216
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Budapest to Salzburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Salzburg Hbf to München Ost
3. Drive from München Ost to Zurich
8h 58m
CHF 209–285

Budapest to Zurich by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

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Distance: 832.2 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Swiss, Lufthansa, and three other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 2 hours. Alternatively, Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hb once daily. Tickets cost CHF 120–190 and the journey takes 10h 25m.

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