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ITBudapest to Zurich Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Zurich (Switzerland) · about 794 km
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Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Zurich, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €45.98 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 15 h 04 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | FlixBus |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 30 Oct 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 Zurich: what to expect
Budapest and Zurich are about 794 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 794 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–Zurich 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 Zurich
- The Dada art movement was born in Zurich at the Cabaret Voltaire, which opened on 5 February 1916. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first railway on Swiss territory was the Spanisch-Brötli-Bahn, connecting Zurich with Baden from 1847. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse (Station Street) was laid out in 1867. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Budapest to Zurich
How long does the journey from Budapest to Zurich take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 15 h 04 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Zurich?
The lowest fare seen recently is €45.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 30 Oct 2026). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Zurich?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by FlixBus.