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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $87 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 26m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.2 - 0.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $87, while a flight costs an average of $528.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$115 Average price | $528 Average price | $87 Average price Cheapest | $288 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 26m Average total duration Fastest 3h 26m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 14h 47m Average total duration 14h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 10m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zurich:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $115 (€97).
A bus is $440 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $528 (€443).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
Tickets start at around $115 (€97) compared to roughly $288 (€242) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $173 (€145). The journey takes 11h 32m versus 10h 10m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Travel optionsfrom Budapest to Zurich
How to get from Budapest to Zurich by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Budapest to Zurich is by taking a train because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)+
NJ 134865:45 PM16h51Budapest-Deli10:36 AMZurich HB$701One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)+NJ 134865:45 PM16h51Budapest-Deli10:36 AMZurich HB$701One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX22598:00 PM1h35Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport9:35 PMZurich Airport$4131One-way0 transfers
Other options
- RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)+NJ 134862:45 PM19h51Budapest-Deli10:36 AMZurich HB$741One-way1 transfer
- RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)+NJ 1348611:45 AM22h51Budapest-Deli10:36 AMZurich HB$781One-way1 transfer
- RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna)+
EN 404625:45 PM16h51Budapest-Deli10:36 AMZurich HB$951One-way1 transfer
- (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)11:15 AM21h20Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$761One-way1 transfer
- (Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Zürich)10:50 AM21h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar8:35 AMZürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)$761One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM16h10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás3:30 PMKloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)$791One-way1 transfer
W622696:45 AM1h50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport8:35 AMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1021One-way0 transfers
U212189:20 PM1h40Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport11:00 PMEuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg$1891One-way0 transfers
EW9783 · EW97629:05 AM5h50Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport2:55 PMZurich Airport$2341One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Zurich:
A bus is $28 (€23) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $115 (€97).
A bus is $440 (€370) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $528 (€443).
Other travel options to Zurich take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 2m.
Bus takes on average 14h 47m.
- Around 75 flights per day.
- Around 6 buses per day.
- Around 5 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Zurich as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Zurich Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Budapest Keleti and arrive in Zurich HB.
- Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai).
- Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE to go to Zurich by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Zurich by bus.
- Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Edelweiss Air, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Zurich by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 5 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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