The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Zurich
Cheapest price
£100
Average price
£109
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
15 h 22 m
Buses per day
7
Distance
789 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Zurich is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Zurich will cost around £109 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £100.
Of the 7 buses that leave Budapest for Zurich every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 789 km distance in an average of 15 h 22 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 16 h 10 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:2516h35Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér21:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1001One-way2 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus6:0015h00Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar21:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1011One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:2016h10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:2016h10Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:4515h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus1:4513h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way0 changes
FlixBus · FlixBus6:0015h00Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar21:00Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1011One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:4515h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:2016h10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
FlixBus · FlixBus23:2016h10Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca15:30Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)£1111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Zurich
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Zurich among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £50. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 31m. 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 coach costs an average of £50, and a train costs an average of £59.
Distance: 789 km
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| Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£76 Average Price Cheapest | £130 Average Price | £103 Average Price |
17h 19m Average total duration 16h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 19m Average total duration 9h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 31m Average total duration Fastest 2h 31m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Zurich bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Zurich coaches for today, Friday 17 April. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan) | 8:50 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 21h45 | 6:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 change | |
(Budapest -> Prague) · (Prague -> Milan) | 9:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 21h20 | 6:35 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 20:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 17h00 | 13:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 16h10 | 13:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:20 Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 16h10 | 13:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 21:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h45 | 13:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
FlixBus | 23:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 13h45 | 13:30 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 0 changesdirect | |
| Saturday 18 April | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:25 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 16h35 | 19:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 2 changes | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 15h00 | 19:00 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Zurich
Buses from Budapest to Zurich run on average 7 times per day, taking around 16h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £50 but you can travel from only £33 by flight.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest coach covers the 789 km distance in 13h 45m.
Distance 789 km |
Average bus duration 16h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £50 |
Buses per day 7 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 13h 45m |
First bus 0:25 |
Last bus 23:45 |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Tue |
Best time to book 35 days |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Budapest to ZurichYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Zurich with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £33. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Zurich coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Zurich by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Zurich, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Zurich
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 05:30-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Available outside the terminal.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
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