Cheapest price
£81
Average price
£87
Fastest journey
13 h 45 m
Average duration
16 h 27 m
Buses per day
6
Distance
789 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Zurich to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Zurich to Budapest will cost around £87 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £81.
Of the 6 buses that leave Zurich for Budapest 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 16 h 27 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 13 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 19 h 25 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.
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 coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 12h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg.
Coach | Most popular Train | Flight |
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£65 Average Price Cheapest | £114 Average Price | £215 Average Price |
22h 19m average duration 21h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 34m average duration Fastest 12h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 40m average duration 13h 40m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 09:35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 18h35 | 04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
![]() | 09:35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 17h30 | 03:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 14h50 | 04:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 15h40 | 05:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 change | |
![]() | 13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof) | 13h45 | 03:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 18:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 19h25 | 14:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 change | |
![]() | 18:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) | 19h45 | 14:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 change | |
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Distance 788 km |
Average bus duration 21h 49m |
Cheapest ticket price £39 |
Buses per day 7 |
Fastest bus 17h 30m |
First bus 08:00 |
Last bus 19:50 |
You can travel by coach between Zurich and Budapest with FlixBus for as low as £38. When you search for timetables and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey.
FlixBus is one of the most popular low-cost coach providers in Europe. Founded in Germany, FlixBus has expanded its services throughout Europe and even to the United States, giving travellers in both continents the option to take a long-distance coach at an affordable price. FlixBus also operates overnight coaches on select routes throughout Europe. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage bag per person. Additional fees apply for bringing extra luggage and making specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat. Standard amenities onboard include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long coach journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets.
Coach information from Zurich to Budapest with FlixBus:
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai), which is located around 1.4 miles (2.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar, located 5.2 miles (8.4 km) away from the city centre.
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