How to travel from Geneva to Budapest

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Travel Information between Geneva and Budapest

Distance613 miles (989 km)
Available travel modesBus, train or flight
Ticket price range$59 - $74
Cheapest modeFlight • $59 (€54) • 1 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $59 (€54) • 1 h 45 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn

Take a bus, train or flight to travel 613 miles (989 km) between Geneva and Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, easyJet or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Geneva to Budapest.

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from Geneva to Budapest

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

FlixBusFlixBus
03:55PM18h15
Geneve, Place Dorcière
10:10AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1241One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:20PM24h35
Geneve, Place Dorcière
11:55PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1091One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Lufthansa CitylineLH2383+LufthansaLH1676
09:20AM3h15
Geneva International Airport
12:35PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$6091One-way
1 transfer

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 717 · EC 193 · RJX 261
10:35AM13h27
Geneva station
12:02AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld
$2161One-way
2 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 717 · EC 193 · RJX 261 · Bus 261
10:35AM13h55
Geneva station
12:30AMBudapest Keleti
$2161One-way
3 transfers
Deutsche BahnIC 713 · EC 191 · RJX 69 · EC 40347
08:35AM13h44
Geneva station
10:19PMBudapest Keleti
$2471One-way
3 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
03:55PM20h30
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:25PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
$1171One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
05:55AM18h06
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:01AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1131One-way
0 transfers
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:00PM19h45
Geneve, Place Dorcière
07:45AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
$1171One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1443 · AF1694
03:05PM6h35
Geneva International Airport
09:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3211One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1643 · AF1694
10:35AM11h05
Geneva International Airport
09:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3211One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1843 · AF1694
12:05PM9h35
Geneva International Airport
09:40PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
$3211One-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 ways to get from Geneva to Budapest: bus, train or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Geneva to Budapest is by taking a flight with average ticket prices of $59 (€54) compared to other travel options to Budapest:

A flight is $1 (€1) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $60 (€54).

Taking a flight costs $15 (€13) less than taking a train, which costs on average $74 (€67) for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel between Geneva and Budapest is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 45 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Bus takes on average 18 h 15 min.

Train takes 13 h 29 min on average.

The distance from Geneva to Budapest is approximately 613 miles (989 km).

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Budapest is:

  • Around 17 buses per day.
  • 37 flights a day.
  • 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when traveling from Geneva to Budapest:

  • Most travelers take a flight from Geneva International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

The following travel companies offer services from Geneva to Budapest:

  • Travel with FlixBus for buses to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for FlixBus Geneva to Budapest tickets on Omio for $60 (€54).
  • EasyJet, SWISS, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Air Dolomiti can take you to Budapest by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for easyJet from Geneva to Budapest for $59 (€54).
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn for trains to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn Geneva to Budapest tickets on Omio for $74 (€67).

Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Budapest with the following travel companies:

  • You can find 1 direct bus per day to Budapest with FlixBus.
  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to Budapest with.

Direct services to Budapest 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 journey.

Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich or 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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