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

The cheapest way to get from Zug to Budapest is to bus which costs 25 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Zug to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs 43 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft.

Is there a direct train between Zug and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Zug to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zug and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 17m.

How far is it from Zug to Budapest?

The distance between Zug and Budapest is 859 km. The road distance is 945.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Zug to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 12h 17m and costs 50 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 8m to get from Zug to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Zug to Budapest train from?

Zug to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Zuerich Hb station.

Train, bus or fly from Zug to Budapest?

The best way to get from Zug to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 8m and costs 43 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 50 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft and takes 12h 17m, you could also bus, which costs 25 000 Ft - 44 000 Ft and takes 15h 40m.

Where does the Zug to Budapest train arrive?

Zug to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Zug to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Zug to Budapest is 945 km. It takes approximately 9h 48m to drive from Zug to Budapest.

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

Book your Zug to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 7441+ hotels available in Budapest.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Zug to Budapest by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Zurich Airport
best
1. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)ZRH - BUD
5h 8m
Ft 43,099–81,430
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Zurich Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-PályaudvarN191 / ...
15h 40m
Ft 25,006–43,948
Train
1. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien HbfRjx
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-KelenfoeldEc
12h 17m
Ft 50,406–89,948
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGS5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to Buchs SGS4
3. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-KelenfoeldEn
16h 27m
Train to Basel, fly
1. Take the train from Zürich HB to Basel SBB
2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)BSL - BUD
6h 45m
Ft 28,006–98,148
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Zug to Rapperswil SGS5
2. Take the train from Rapperswil SG to RheineckS4
3. Take the bus from Bregenz to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
19h 17m
Drive 945.1 km
1. Drive from Zug to Budapest945.1 km
9h 48m
Ft 63,255–91,368
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Zug to München Ost
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbf
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapest
9h 36m
Ft 88,757–120,983

Zug to Budapest by train

37Weekly Trains

12h 17mAverage Duration

Ft 50,406Cheapest Price

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Distance: 858.7 km
Duration: 5h 8m

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

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Zug to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 17m.

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