How to get from Budapest to Zurich
- 793 km as the crow flies
- 5 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Route details last verified on 15 September 2026.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Zurich: flight, bus. The two cities are about 793 km apart in a straight line. The operators below come from a real route search, last verified on 15 September 2026. Run a live search for current times and fares.
This fare comes from a search on September 9, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
793 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €69Checked Oct 5 | 6h 16mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €45Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 12h 25m1 transfer | See Bus details |
- Flight€69Checked Oct 56h 16m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€45Omio catalogue, Oct 1012h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Budapest Ferenc Liszt → Stuttgart Airportflight
Wizz Air·1h 40m - 2Stuttgart Airport → BöblingenbusAirport shuttle bus·36m
- 3Böblingen → Zurichbus
FlixBus·2h 40m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Departures 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 |
All departures
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 08:15
- 19:40
- 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 Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
Wizz AirBudapest 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 Wizz Air, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Zurich works
Start with a W6 flight from Budapest to Stuttgart, about 1h 40m. 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 €54 over 6h 16m, 2 transfers.
Budapest to Zurich: common questions
When is the first bus from Budapest to Zurich?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Zurich?
5 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Zurich leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
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.
Which operators run Budapest to Zurich?
On this route you travel with Wizz Air, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus.
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: Wizz Air, Airport shuttle bus, FlixBus
Route calculated: 15 Sep 2026
Prices checked: 9 Sep 2026