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Get from Budapest to Zürich
The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes and with fares starting at just $52, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Zürich?
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- BBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary
Stops in Zürich
- BLimmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
- C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland - E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Budapest to Zürich by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Budapest to Zürich?
The cheapest bus tickets from Budapest to Zürich start from $52. The average price for this route is around $72. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Budapest to Zürich?
The average bus trip duration from Budapest to Zürich is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 489 miles (789 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 13h 20m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Budapest to Zürich route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 17 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Budapest to Zürich?
The earliest bus departs from Budapest to Zürich at 1:45am. And the latest bus departs at 11:45pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Zürich?
A bus trip from Budapest to Zürich generates an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Budapest to Zürich?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated bus company on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with an average rating of 3.7 out of 5 stars based on 11357 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Budapest to Zürich?
Based on reviews on Busbud, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.
Which bus company has the most timely service from Budapest to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.
Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Budapest to Zürich?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the bus company with the cleanest buses on this route is BlaBlaCar Bus, with a cleanliness rating of 4.3 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for buses
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Budapest to Zürich was searched and found on Jan 14, 2026 with a price of $49To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Budapest to Zürich, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $49 to $123 for a bus ticket from Budapest to Zürich based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $49 which is on 2026-01-14.
