How to travel from Budapest to Zurich

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Zurich including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Zurich is a bus with an average price of $88.

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

A bus is $43 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $131.

A bus is $108 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Zurich costing on average $197.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Zurich is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 56m.

Other travel options to Zurich take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 36m.

Bus takes on average 16h 53m.

The distance from Budapest to Zurich is approximately 490 miles (789 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Zurich is:

• Around 67 flights per day.
• Around 7 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Zurich:

• 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof).

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:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BKK to go to Zurich by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, KLM, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Edelweiss Air, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Smartwings to go to Zurich by flight.
• Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) to go to Zurich by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Zurich with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 5 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
• 0 direct trains per day with ÖBB | Railjet.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Zurich often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Milan, Munich, Vienna, Lucerne. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Zurich and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Zurich to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Zurich, you can hike or take a train to Uetliberg Mountain for panoramic views of the city and Alps, shop along the exclusive Bahnhofstrasse, explore diverse wildlife at Zurich Zoo, and enjoy performances at the Opera House. Wander through the Botanical Garden, offering a variety of plant species. Visit Lake Zurich for scenic views and recreational activities, explore the historic Old Town with its medieval buildings, and admire artworks at Kunsthaus Zurich. Discover Swiss cultural history at the Swiss National Museum and enjoy a peaceful moment at Lindenhof with views over the city.

Two to three days are generally sufficient to explore Zurich's main attractions, including the Old Town, Lake Zurich, museums, and nearby Uetliberg Mountain.