How to travel from Zurich to Budapest

International travel from Zurich, Switzerland to Budapest, Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Can I enter Hungary if coming from Switzerland?

Entry into Hungary is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Switzerland.

Am I required to self-quarantine upon arrival to Budapest if traveling from Zurich?

Conditions of entry:

• There are no current restrictions

What measures do I need to follow in Budapest, Hungary due to the pandemic?

All travelers in Hungary must observe the following coronavirus safety measures:

• Social distance: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask: Recommended

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 Zurich to Budapest.

The current restriction level for returning to Zurich, Switzerland from Hungary is: Unrestricted.

Am I allowed to reenter Zurich, Switzerland from Budapest, Hungary?

Reentering Switzerland is currently allowed for: Entry is unrestricted for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary

Do I need to self-quarantine when I arrive back to Zurich from Budapest?

• There are no current restrictions

Which rules do I need to follow in Zurich, Switzerland regarding COVID-19?

All travelers returning to Switzerland must observe the following safety measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19 in the country:

• Physical distance: metre (s) ( feet)
• Face masks: Regional advice

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 Zurich from Budapest here.

There are 3 ways to travel to Budapest from Zurich including taking a bus, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Zurich and Budapest is by taking a bus with an average price of $31 (€27).

This is compared to other travel options to Budapest:

Taking a bus is usually $273 (€242) less than taking a flight to Budapest, which costs on average $304 (€269) for the same trip.

A bus is generally $93 (€82) less than a train for the same trip. Taking a train costs on average $123 (€109) from Zurich to Budapest.

The fastest way from Zurich to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 13 h 20 min.

There are alternative travel options to Budapest that can usually take longer:

In comparison, going by bus can take 21 h 45 min   on average.

In comparison, traveling by train can take you on average 16 h 15 min.

Budapest is approximately 489 miles (788 km) away from Zurich.

The average frequency per day from Zurich to Budapest is:

• Around 1 train per day.

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

• Buses mostly depart from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) and arrive in Budapest, Nyugati pályaudvar.
• Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains most often depart from Zurich at Zürich HB and arrive in Budapest at Budapest-Déli.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Zurich to Budapest:

• You can travel by plane between Zurich and Budapest with Lot Polish Airlines, and you can find Lot Polish Airlines Zurich to Budapest tickets for $304 (€269) on Omio.
• You can take a train from Zurich to Budapest with Deutsche Bahn. Cheap tickets can be found for $123 (€109) with Deutsche Bahn from Zurich to Budapest.

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

• You can find 1 direct train 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.

Before traveling from Zurich to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can buy and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• A bus ticket costs $31 (€27) one way on average for this route.
• A plane ticket costs $304 (€269) one way on average for this route.
• A train ticket costs $123 (€109) one way on average for this route.

But we recommend booking Zurich to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.