You can get from Geneva to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
To get from Geneva to Budapest on Mar 28 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 | 613 miles (989 km) | |
Available travel modes | Bus, flight or train | |
Ticket price range | $1 - $136 | |
Cheapest mode | Train • $1 (€1) • 14 h 5 min | |
Fastest mode | Flight • $2 (€2) • 10 h 10 min | |
Popular travel companies | Flixbus |
Travel 613 miles (989 km) by bus, flight or train between Geneva and Budapest. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 10 h 10 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a train is the best option with prices starting as low as $1 (€1). The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are Flixbus among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Geneva to Budapest.
International travel from Geneva, Switzerland to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.
Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.
Conditions of entry:
All travelers in Hungary must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:
The information above was last checked on 3/8/23; however, this can change before your date of travel so please make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your upcoming trip from Geneva to Budapest.
The current restriction level for returning to Geneva, Switzerland from Hungary is: Unrestricted.
Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:
The information above was last checked on 3/22/23. We do our best to keep this information up-to-date, but regulations can change due to the nature of the coronavirus pandemic, so please double check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations ahead of your trip back to Geneva from Budapest here.
There are 3 travel options from Geneva to Budapest: bus, flight or train.
The cheapest way to go to Budapest from Geneva is by taking a train, which costs on average $1 (€1).
This is compared to other ways of getting to Budapest:
Taking a train is about $134 (€119) less than taking a bus, which costs on average $136 (€120) for this journey.
Taking a train is usually $1 (€1) less than taking a flight to Budapest, which costs on average $2 (€2) for the same trip.
The fastest way to get to Budapest from Geneva is by flight with an average travel time of 10 h 10 min.
Other travel options to Budapest can usually take longer:
In comparison, taking a bus requires on average 24 h 10 min of travel time.
In comparison, going by train can take 14 h 5 min on average.
You should expect to travel around 613 miles (989 km) between Geneva and Budapest.
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Budapest is:
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Geneva to 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 from Geneva to Budapest:
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Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Budapest with the following travel companies:
Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Geneva and Budapest.
When planning your trip from Geneva to Budapest, it’s good to keep in mind what tickets to buy and their prices in the next 7 days:
However, we recommend buying tickets from Geneva to Budapest online a few months in advance to get the best deals and save money on your upcoming journey.
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