How to travel from Lausanne to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Lausanne to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lausanne to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 45m. 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 €54, and a flight costs an average of €25.

Distance: 587 miles (946 km)

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€149

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13h 49m

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0.3 - 0.9kg

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2.8 - 5.7kg

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0.9 - 2.4kg

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from Lausanne to Budapest

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

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

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04:50AM17h11
Lausanne
10:01PMBudapest
$841One-way
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FlixBus
04:50AM17h11
Lausanne
10:01PMBudapest
$841One-way
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FlixBus
04:50AM17h11
Lausanne
10:01PMBudapest
$841One-way
0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Budapest.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lausanne and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lausanne to Budapest is a flight with an average price of $32 (€25).

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

A flight is $36 (€28) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Lausanne to Budapest costing on average $67 (€54).

A flight is $52 (€42) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lausanne to Budapest costing on average $84 (€67).

The fastest way to travel from Lausanne to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 40m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 45m.

Bus takes on average 17h 6m.

The distance from Lausanne to Budapest is approximately 587 miles (946 km).
The average frequency per day from Lausanne to Budapest is:
  • Around 74 flights per day.
  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lausanne 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 Lausanne to Budapest:
  • Trains mostly depart from Lausanne station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lausanne, Parking du Vélodrome and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lausanne to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS) to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, SWISS, Air Baltic, Brussels Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lausanne to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 3 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Lausanne 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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