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The cheapest and fastest coaches from Zurich to Budapest

Showing times and prices for 15 Jun

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

Cheap tickets

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.

Fast coaches

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.

Regiojet(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
20:5019h45
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
16:35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£811One-way
1 change
Regiojet(Milan -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)
20:5019h25
Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
16:15Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£811One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus
15:5013h45
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
05:35Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£831One-way
0 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
15:5014h50
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:40Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£861One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:3518h35
Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
06:10Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£881One-way
1 change

Travel Information

Compare train, coach and flight for Zurich to Budapest

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.

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Flight

£65

Average Price

Cheapest

£114

Average Price

£215

Average Price

22h 19m

average duration

21h 49m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

12h 34m

average duration

Fastest

12h 4m

Onboard

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30m

Additional time*

16h 40m

average duration

13h 40m

Onboard

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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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Live departures

Zurich to Budapest bus times

Showing buses for today, Saturday 14 June
Last updated at 09:07
ProviderDepartsDurationArrivesChanges
Tickets
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
18h35
04:10 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus09:35 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
17h30
03:05 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
14h50
04:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus · FlixBus13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
15h40
05:30 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér1 change
meinfernbus_flixbusFlixBus13:50 Kloten, Zürich Flughafen (Bahnhof)
13h45
03:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar0 changesdirect
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)18:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
19h25
14:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás1 change
studentagencyconnect_regio_jet(Lyon -> Prague) · (Prague -> Budapest)18:50 Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
19h45
14:35 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar1 change

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Journey information

Overview: Bus from Zurich to Budapest

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Buses from Zurich to Budapest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 21h 49m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £39 if you book in advance.
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information
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
Fares are the lowest economy prices found on Omio. Early booking often means lower prices. Prices change daily and are subject to availability. Discount cards, coach trips, and booking fees are not included.
Price information

Coach companies: FlixBus Zurich to Budapest

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:

  • Average Duration: 17 h 30 min
  • Cheapest Price: £38
  • FlixBus frequency: 1 a day

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Important Stations and Airports in Zurich and Budapest

Zurich
Budapest
The major coach station for departures in Zurich is Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai). Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai) for your trip from Zurich to Budapest.
Amenities at bus station
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ParkingParking
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TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-23:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
1 km
carConnection
Car connection
Sihlquai
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the terminal.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available in the station.
Public transport options for Zürich, Sihlquai Bus Terminal (Carparkplatz Sihlquai)
  • Bus: 31, 33, 46 Train: S2, S5, S6, S7, S8, S14, S16 Tram: 4, 13, 17
The major coach station for arrivals in Budapest is Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Find all the information you need to know about services, amenities and connections at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar for your trip to Budapest from Zurich.
Amenities at bus station
WifiWifi
ParkingParking
DiningDining
ATMATM
TaxisTaxis
AccessibilityAccessibility
WCWC
Ticket OfficeTicket Office
information
ticketOfficeHours
Ticket Office Hours
  • 05:30-22:00
ticketOfficeHours
Distance to city center
5 km
carConnection
Car connection
Üllői út
Wifi
Wifi
  • Free Wi-Fi
Dining
Dining
  • Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
  • Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
  • Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
Taxis
Taxis
  • Available outside the main entrance.
Accessibility
Accessibility
  • Elevators, ramps
WC
WC
  • Available near the entrance.
Public transport options for Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
  • Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3

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