How to travel from Budapest to Geneva

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Geneva

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Geneva among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $70. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 55m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $70, and a flight costs an average of $86.

Distance: 615 miles (990 km)

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Bus

$216

Average price

$205

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$112

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5h 55m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 55m

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14h 9m

Average total duration

13h 39m

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30m

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19h 28m

Average total duration

18h 58m

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30m

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3.0 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

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1.0 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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from Budapest to Geneva

How to get from Budapest to Geneva by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Geneva is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:40AM20h00
Budapest
05:40AMGeneva
$851One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBus
09:40AM20h00
Budapest
05:40AMGeneva
$851One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:40PM18h10
Budapest
12:50PMGeneva
$1551One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBus
03:20PM26h40
Budapest
06:00PMGeneva
$881One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
01:25PM28h35
Budapest
06:00PMGeneva
$1011One-way
0 transfers
FlixBus
09:55AM21h55
Budapest
07:50AMGeneva
$1031One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Geneva

Travel to Geneva easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Geneva.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Geneva including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Geneva is a bus with an average price of $70 (€56).

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Geneva:

A bus is $15 (€12) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Geneva costing on average $86 (€68).

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Geneva costing on average $89 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Geneva is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 55m.

Other travel options to Geneva take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 45m.

Bus takes on average 18h 10m.

The distance from Budapest to Geneva is approximately 615 miles (990 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Geneva is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 15 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Geneva as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Geneva:
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Geneva International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Geneva station.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Geneve, Place Dorcière.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Geneva, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Geneva by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Geneva by bus.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, LOT Polish Airlines, SWISS, LAER, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Air Baltic, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti to go to Geneva by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Geneva with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Geneva often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Chamonix-Mont-Blanc, Milan, Lyon, Annecy. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Geneva and these popular destinations at a great price.
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