How to get from Budapest to Zurich
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Zurich. The most useful door-to-door route takes 11h 45m by flight, bus, 2 transfers. The two cities are about 793 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €72, on Sun, Sep 6.
793 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €67Checked Sep 7 | 11h 45mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €51Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 12h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€67Checked Sep 711h 45m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€51Omio catalogue, Sep 812h 25m · 1 transferSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Zurich: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Stuttgart Airportflight
Eurowings·1h 30m - 2Stuttgart Airport → BöblingenbusAirport shuttle bus·36m
- 3Böblingen → Zurichbus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Budapest to Zurich
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€62October 2026
€56Departures from Budapest to Zurich
FlixBus runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 5 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
EurowingsBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →Airport shuttle busStuttgart Airport-BöblingenBook →FlixBusBöblingen-Zurich, Budapest-Munich, Munich-ZurichBook →On this route you travel with Eurowings, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Zurich works
Start with a Eurowings flight from Budapest to Stuttgart, about 1h 30m. Transfer in Stuttgart and continue by Airport shuttle bus bus on to Böblingen central (36 min). Transfer in Böblingen central and continue by FlixBus bus on to Zurich (2h 40m). In total it's roughly €112 over 11h 45m, 2 transfers.
Budapest to Zurich: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Zurich?
The most useful route takes about 11h 45m by flight, bus, 2 transfers.
How far is Zurich from Budapest?
About 793 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Zurich cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €49 to €72. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Budapest to Zurich?
The most useful route we found connects: 2 transfers, 11h 45m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Budapest to Zurich?
Counting the whole door-to-door trip we measured about 11h 45m. About 6h 59m of that is waiting between legs.
Which operators run Budapest to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Eurowings, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
Can you get from Budapest to Zurich without flying?
Yes. A ground route by bus takes about 12h 25m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Zurich?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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