You can get from Budapest to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
To get from Budapest to Zurich on Jun 30 we recommend taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
Find all the dates and times for this journey by train, bus, and flight, .
Distance | 489 miles (788 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight, ferry or train | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $316 (€283) • 1 h 35 min | |
Popular travel companies | STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn |
Travel 489 miles (788 km) by bus, flight, ferry or train from Budapest to Zurich. The most popular travel companies which serve this route are STUDENT AGENCY k. S. KLM Cityhopper or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Budapest to Zurich.
Travel from Budapest, Hungary to Zurich, Switzerland is: Fully open.
International entry is currently allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.
The government of Switzerland has imposed the following measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
The above information was last verified on 6/25/22. Remember to check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your trip from Budapest to Zurich closer to your planned date of departure here.
Return travel to Budapest, Hungary from Switzerland is: Fully open.
Entry into Hungary is allowed for: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Requirements for reentering Hungary:
All travelers must abide by the following measures in Hungary to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:
The above information about your return travel to Budapest, Hungary was last verified on 6/27/22. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to your planned date of travel to Budapest from Zurich.
There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Zurich: bus, flight, ferry or train.
The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zurich is by taking a ferry. You can find average ticket prices around $1 (€1) compared to other travel options to Zurich:
Taking a ferry is about $78 (€70) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $78 (€70) for this journey.
A ferry is $316 (€283) less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $316 (€283).
A ferry is generally $145 (€130) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $145 (€130) from Budapest to Zurich.
The fastest way from Budapest to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 35 min.
There are alternative travel options to Zurich that can usually take longer:
In comparison, traveling by bus can take you on average 17 h 37 min.
In comparison, traveling by ferry can take you on average 0 h 0 min.
In comparison, going by train can take 10 h 47 min on average.
The distance is approximately 489 miles (788 km) from Budapest to Zurich.
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Zurich is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route to Zurich from Budapest as scheduled services by bus, flight, ferry 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 Zurich:
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Zurich, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
Yes, there are direct routes from Budapest to Zurich with the following travel companies:
Direct services to Zurich tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your route.
When planning your trip from Budapest to Zurich, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to purchase and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Budapest to Zurich online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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