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Compare bus, train, and flight for Zurich to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Zurich to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $65. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $65, and a flight costs an average of $65.
Distance: 490 miles (789 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$191 Average price | $247 Average price | $102 Average price Cheapest | $293 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 58m Average total duration 10h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 0m Average total duration Fastest 3h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 14h 36m Average total duration 14h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 20m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Budapest:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $247 (€203).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
Travel optionsfrom Zurich to Budapest
How to get from Zurich to Budapest by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Zurich to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
7990 · 304988:50 PM21h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:55 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$831One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- 7990 · 304988:50 PM21h05Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)5:55 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$831One-way1 transfer
Fastest
LX22507:20 AM1h35Zurich Airport8:55 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$8101One-way0 transfers
Other options
- 7990 · 304988:30 PM21h25Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)5:55 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$831One-way1 transfer
- 7990 · 304988:30 PM21h50Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)6:20 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$831One-way1 transfer
(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)8:50 PM19h25Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)4:15 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás$1041One-way1 transfer
- W622702:35 PM1h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg4:20 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$2821One-way0 transfers
KL1942 · KL13716:30 AM16h45EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg11:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3121One-way1 transfer
LO410 · LO5337:55 PM13h10Zurich Airport9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport$3471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Zurich to Budapest:
A bus is $89 (€73) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $191 (€157).
A bus is $145 (€119) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Zurich to Budapest costing on average $247 (€203).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 28m.
Bus takes on average 14h 6m.
- Around 62 flights per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
- Around 6 trains 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.
- 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 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Budapest by bus.
- Travel with EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet to go to Budapest by train.
- Travel with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Serbia, Air Baltic, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Edelweiss Air, Avion Express Malta, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines to go to Budapest by flight.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
- 0 direct trains per day with EuroNight.
- 4 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Air Baltic, Edelweiss Air.
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