How to travel from Zurich to Budapest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Zurich to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $89.

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

A bus is $25 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $114.

A bus is $453 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $541.

The fastest way to travel from Zurich to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 24m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 11h 21m.

Bus takes on average 15h 36m.

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

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Budapest is:

• Around 77 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 7 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Zurich 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 Zurich to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Zurich to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, Air France, Austrian Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Lufthansa Cityline, BA Cityflyer, Brussels Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Qatar Airways, British Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Smartwings, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.
• Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | ICE, ÖBB | InterCity to go to Budapest by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Zurich to Budapest 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.
• 1 direct trains per day with EuroNight, ÖBB.

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

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

In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.

Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.