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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Basel among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 35m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the train is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.3 - 0.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £435.
Distance: 860 km
Most popular Flight | Train | Coach | Driving |
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£435 Average Price | £119 Average Price | £73 Average Price Cheapest | £221 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 35m Average total duration Fastest 3h 35m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 12h 30m Average total duration 12h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 10m Average total duration 16h 40m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 0m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
2.6 - 5.2kg CO2 emissions | 0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Compare the available ways to get from Budapest to Basel, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Basel:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Basel costing on average £119.
A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Basel costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 30m.
Coach takes on average 17h 10m.
You'll arrive about 7h 25m sooner (3h 35m by flight vs 11h 0m by car). Tickets start at around £435 compared to roughly £221 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Basel from Budapest by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Budapest to Basel is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by train from Basel are Zurich, Strasbourg, Freiburg im Breisgau, Bern and Lucerne. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your train from Basel on Omio.
Zurich combines a global financial role with a calm lakeside setting and a well-kept Altstadt. It is known for banking and shopping, but also for art, river bathing and a distinctly orderly Swiss feel.
Strasbourg is known for its mix of French and German heritage, canal-lined streets and European institutions. The Grande Île, La Petite France and its striking cathedral give the city a distinct Alsatian character.
Freiburg im Breisgau is a university city at the edge of the Black Forest, known for its medieval centre and Bächle. Its sunny climate, lively squares and green outlook give it an easy-going character.
Bern is Switzerland’s capital, known for its sandstone Old City, arcades and the Aare around its centre. It combines medieval character with a calm, everyday feel and a strong link to Albert Einstein.
Lucerne is known for its medieval old town, the Chapel Bridge and its setting on Lake Lucerne beneath the mountains. Historic streets and a calm waterfront give the city a distinctly Swiss character.
Travel to Basel easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Basel.
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Basel:
A coach is £46 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Basel costing on average £119.
A coach is £362 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Basel costing on average £435.
Other travel options to Basel take longer:
Train takes on average 12h 30m.
Coach takes on average 17h 10m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Basel as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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