How to get from Budapest to Zurich
A real 2-leg route: bus. Door to door 12h 25m, from €72.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 12h 25m by bus, 1 transfer. The two cities are about 793 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
Budapest to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest → Munichbus
FlixBus·8h 05m - 2Munich → ZurichbusFlixBus·3h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Budapest to Zurich: flight, bus
How the trip from Budapest to Zurich works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest to Munich, about 8h 5m. Transfer in Munich and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (3h 50m). In total it's roughly €72 over 12h 25m, 1 transfer.
Along the way to Zurich
DepartureBudapest
Change hereMunichWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Fri, Sep 4
Who runs Budapest to Zurich
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Budapest to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Zurich?+−
The most useful route takes about 12h 25m by bus, 1 transfer.
How far is Zurich from Budapest?+−
About 793 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Zurich cost?+−
The best price in our latest search was €72. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Zurich?+−
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Zurich without flying?+−
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zurich?+−
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?+−
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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