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How to get to Budapest from Geneva

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Compare coach, train and flight for Geneva to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £51, and a train costs an average of £61.

Distance: 990 km

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Coach

£174

Average Price

£177

Average Price

£86

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Cheapest

5h 51m

Average total duration

Fastest

2h 51m

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14h 0m

Average total duration

13h 30m

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30m

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20h 7m

Average total duration

19h 37m

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30m

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3.0 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

easyJet

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Deutsche Bahn

Most popular train company

FlixBus

Most popular bus company

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from Geneva to Budapest

How to get to Budapest from Geneva by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

flight

The best way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

easyJetU24489
13:052h00
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
15:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
£761One-way
0 changes

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus
05:5518h06
Geneve, Place Dorcière
00:01Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£731One-way
0 changes

Fastest

easyJetU21567
17:201h50
Geneva International Airport
19:10Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
£1331One-way
0 changes

Other options

Deutsche BahnIC 713 · EC 191 · RJX 261
08:3515h44
Geneva station
00:19Budapest Keleti
£1741One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:0019h45
Geneve, Place Dorcière
07:45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
£761One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
12:0024h35
Geneve, Place Dorcière
12:35Budapest, Mexikói Út M
£761One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
20:0521h55
Geneve, Place Dorcière
18:00Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
£761One-way
1 change
SWISSLX2809 · LX2254
10:353h30
Geneva International Airport
14:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
£2121One-way
1 change
SWISSLX2807 · LX2254
10:054h00
Geneva International Airport
14:05Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
£2121One-way
1 change
Air FranceAF1643 · AF1294
10:356h35
Geneva International Airport
17:10Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
£2131One-way
1 change

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FAQs: Geneva to Budapest

Travel to Budapest 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 Geneva to Budapest.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Geneva to Budapest. You can take a coach, train or flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is a flight with an average price of £47.

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Budapest:

Taking a flight costs £1 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £48.

Taking a flight costs £12 less than taking a train, which costs on average £58 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Geneva to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 1 h 45 min.

There are alternative travel options to Budapest that take longer:

Taking a coach requires on average 18 h 15 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 13 h 29 min of travel time.

You should expect to travel around 613 miles from Geneva to Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Geneva to Budapest is:

  • 17 coaches per day.
  • 37 flights per day.
  • 1 train a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your journey between Geneva and Budapest as scheduled services by coach, train or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Geneva to Budapest:

  • Most travellers who purchase a plane ticket from Geneva to Budapest depart from Geneva International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Geneva to Budapest:

  • You can travel from Geneva to Budapest by coach with FlixBus. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £48 with FlixBus from Geneva to Budapest.
  • You can travel by plane to Budapest from Geneva with easyJet, SWISS, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline (2), Brussels Airlines, LOT Polish Airlines or Air Dolomiti, and you can find easyJet Geneva to Budapest tickets for £47 on Omio.
  • You can travel between Geneva and Budapest by train with Deutsche Bahn. You can find cheap tickets on Omio for £58 with Deutsche Bahn from Geneva to Budapest.

Yes, there are direct routes from Geneva to Budapest with the following travel companies:

  • You'll find 1 direct coach a day to Budapest with FlixBus.
  • You can find 1 direct flight per day to Budapest with.

Direct services to Budapest tend to save you time and add more convenience as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking tickets for your trip.

Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Budapest often also extend their holiday to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich or Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
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