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The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Zurich to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
18 h 25 m
Average
18 h 35 m
Buses per day
2
Distance
789 km
It's difficult to get from Zurich to Budapest without transferring at least once.
Distance | 489 miles (788 km) | |
Average bus duration | 18 h 45 min | |
Average bus ticket price | $89 (€77) | |
Direct bus | No | |
Bus providers | Eurolines Switzerland, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Flixbus or RegioJet |
Buses from Zurich to Budapest cover the 489 miles (788 km) long trip taking on average 18 h 45 min with our travel partners like Eurolines Switzerland, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. Flixbus or RegioJet. There are direct bus services available. You can get the cheapest bus tickets for this trip for as low as $82 (€72), but the average price of bus tickets is $89 (€77). Travelers depart most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
Buy your official Student Agency and FlixBus bus tickets from Zurich to Budapest from $82 (€72) with Omio. Find bus times and tickets for over 1000 travel companies to compare and book the most convenient journey.
RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next bus to Budapest from Zurich: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost bus companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance bus services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight buses on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long bus journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one carry-on luggage and one checked bag per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.
Travel by bus between Zurich, Switzerland and Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.
International entry is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland
Entry Requirements:
The government of Hungary has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last checked on 3/8/23. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your bus from Zurich to Budapest closer to your date of departure here
The current restriction level for your return trip by bus from Budapest to Zurich is: Unrestricted
Reentry to Switzerland is allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
What are the requirements?
The government of Switzerland has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
Last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up to date, but regulations can change so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your bus to Zurich from Budapest here.
There are a few bus stations in Zurich to start your trip from including Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), Zürich and Zurich, Hauptbahnhof. In Budapest you have a few bus station options to choose from for your arrival including Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar, Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti) and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér (Terminal 2).
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
Passengers board their bus most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and travel around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) from the city center to this bus station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar and need to travel approximately 2.3 miles (3.7 km) from the bus station to the city center in Budapest.
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