Facts about the transport from Zurich to Budapest
| Cheapest Transport | $54 |
| Fastest Transport | 3h 45m |
| Earliest Departure | 12:40 AM |
| Latest Departure | 8:40 PM |
| Departures per day | 14 |
| Distance | 1019 kilometers |
| Transport Companies | Eurowings, FlixBus, MAV |
Zurich to Budapest
Best Options
$55
$154
Other Options
Transportation from Zurich to Budapest
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Trains$ 121.71
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Buses$ 53.73
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Flights$ 153.51
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Ferries are not available
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Taxis are not available
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Vans are not available
Popular Routes
From Zurich
From Budapest
Popular Routes in Switzerland
How to get from Zurich to Budapest
Travelling between Zurich and Budapest is possible by Flight, bus and train. Flight guarantees the fastest travel on this route. Bus is the slowest option.
The most expensive ticket will cost you USD 153.89 if you go by flight; to keep it budget-friendly, opt for a bus which will set you back mere USD 54.18.
How long does it take to get from Zurich to Budapest?
It can take you anywhere between 4 and 21 hours to travel between Zurich and Budapest depending on the means of transport you choose.
Flight is the fastest way to travel between Zurich and Budapest. Flight will bring you to your destination in 3h 45m. Bus does a much slower job and take about 20h 30m to reach Budapest.
How much does it cost to get from Zurich to Budapest?
Travelling between Zurich and Budapest can be as cheap as USD 54.18 if you opt for a FlixBus bus and as expensive as USD 153.89 if you buy a Eurowings flight ticket.
Here is the list of how much you can expect to pay travelling by each means of transport available for this route.
How many trips per day are there between Zurich and Budapest ?
- 7 from Zurich to Budapest starting from 00:40 Zurich until 17:00 Zurich
- 4 from Zurich to Budapest starting from 10:40 Zurich Central until 20:40 Zurich Central
- 3 by flight from Zurich to Budapest starting from 15:45 Zurich Airport until 16:15 Zurich Airport
Check above for a bus, train, flight and ferry timetable from Zurich to Budapest.
What mode of transportation is the best one for my route?
Bus
Travelling from Zurich to Budapest overland will inevitably take longer but in many cases it is the cheapest option if you opt for a bus.Things to remember: For a more comfortable ride opt for a higher-class bus wherever possible. These buses usually have soft reclining seats and are equipped with air-conditioning and on-board toilets.
They often include water, snacks or a light lunch into your ticket price and make bathroom stops en-route.
Companies operating bus routes between Zurich and Budapest
FlixBus
Train
Train is a often a great choice for long-haul travel especially if you opt for a night sleeper train with berths which will allow you to sleep all your journey through. To make the most of your train journey, choose the class of your ticket wisely.Note that there are air-conditioned and fan-only carriages; private compartments for 2 or 4; hard and soft seats.
Though the upper class you get the smoother is your journey, often second class air-conditioned or fan-only sleepers are a good money saving alternative.
What is the most popular transport to get from Zurich to Budapest?
There is a choice of transportation means any time of the day with Train remaining the most popular option due to their reasonable pricing and comfort.
Out of 1000 travellers who bought tickets for this route
- 100% took a train