How to get from Budapest to Geneva by train, bus or flight.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Geneva is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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Distance | 613 miles (989 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $129 - $260 | |
Cheapest mode | Bus • $129 (€115) • 19 h 35 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $260 (€232) • 14 h 45 min | |
Popular travel companies | FlixBus, Air France or Deutsche Bahn |
Take a bus, flight or train to travel 613 miles (989 km) from Budapest to Geneva. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 14 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $129 (€115). The most popular travel companies which serve this journey are FlixBus, Air France or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Budapest to Geneva.
You can travel by train, bus or flight for as low as $78 (€70). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best route.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is the main provider of travel services in Germany, making on average 40,000 journeys per day. A special feature of Deutsche Bahn is its wide range of ticket types, savings offers including Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible fares and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your travel from Budapest to Geneva. DB uses different types of travel such as the ICE (Intercity Express), IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn) on its routes, which differ in terms of comfort and the time required to travel. For example, while bathrooms are standard amenities, services like an onboard restaurant or free WiFi are only available on certain travel.
FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel companies, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel 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.
Brussels Airlines is Belgium’s leading airline. Check the ticket fares for your travel from Budapest to Geneva: Economy Classic, Economy Flex and Business.
There are 3 travel options from Budapest to Geneva. You can take a bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to travel to Geneva from Budapest is a bus with an average price of $129 (€115).
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Geneva:
Taking a bus costs $131 (€117) less than taking a flight, which average ticket prices of $260 (€232).
Taking a bus costs $28 (€25) less than taking a train, which costs on average $157 (€140) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Geneva from Budapest is by flight with an average travel time of 14 h 45 min.
Other travel options to Geneva take longer:
Bus takes 19 h 35 min on average.
Getting to Geneva by train takes 17 h 37 min on average.
The distance is approximately 613 miles (989 km) from Budapest to Geneva.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Geneva is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey to Geneva from Budapest as scheduled services by bus, flight or train can vary by season or day of the week.
These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Budapest to Geneva:
The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Geneva:
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Geneva with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Geneva as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets to Geneva from Budapest.
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