How to travel from Geneva to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 2m. 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 $72, and a flight costs an average of $64.

Distance: 615 miles (990 km)

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Bus

$210

Average price

$202

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$108

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7h 2m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 2m

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3h 0m

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13h 56m

Average total duration

13h 26m

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30m

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14h 10m

Average total duration

13h 40m

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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

easyJet

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Deutsche Bahn

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FlixBus

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from Geneva to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU21567
07:10AM1h50
Geneva International Airport
09:00AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1711One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
03:50PM18h20
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:10AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1191One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU21567
07:10AM1h50
Geneva International Airport
09:00AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$1711One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM20h35
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:25PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1381One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:50PM23h45
Geneve, Place Dorcière
03:35PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
$1241One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
11:35AM25h00
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:35PMBudapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
$1261One-way
2 transfers
easyJetU24489
10:30AM2h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
12:30PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$2311One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1643 · AF1294
10:35AM6h35
Geneva International Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1543 · AF1294
09:05AM8h05
Geneva International Airport
05:10PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3451One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Geneva to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $64 (€51).

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

A flight is $7 (€6) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $72 (€57).

A flight is $24 (€19) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $89 (€70).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 27m.

Bus takes on average 18h 6m.

The distance from Geneva to Budapest is approximately 615 miles (990 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Budapest is:
  • Around 75 flights per day.
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

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

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

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