Budapest to Basel Train & Bus Tickets

Train or bus? What recent searches show

Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Basel, side by side.

Last checked 1 Nov 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.

Budapest to Basel: what to expect

Budapest and Basel are about 864 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.

This is an international route from Hungary to Switzerland. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 864 km this is a long-distance journey.

Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.

How to find cheap Budapest–Basel tickets

• Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
• Fares often differ between weekdays and times of day, so compare several dates.
• Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
• Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.

About Basel

• The University of Basel, founded in 1460, is Switzerland's oldest university. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Forty museums are spread across the canton of Basel, whose suburbs extend into France and Germany. (Source: Wikipedia)
• Basel is the hometown of the international Art Basel art fair. (Source: Wikipedia)

FAQ: Budapest to Basel

How long does the journey from Budapest to Basel take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 13 h 18 min by train and about 20 h 05 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 1 Nov 2026).

What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Basel?
The lowest fare seen recently is €53.60 by train (ÖBB), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). The lowest bus fare seen is €54.97. Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.

Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Basel?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €53.60 and the lowest bus fare €54.97, so the train was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.

Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Basel?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixTrain, FlixBus.