Bus from Zürich to Budapest: Tickets & Timetables

Next bus departures

Next departures from Zürich to Budapest on 6 January
Operated byVehicle typeDeparture timeDeparture locationTrip durationArrival timeArrival locationRecommendedPrice and booking link
FlixbusBus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Könyves KálmánCheapest
FlixbusBus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Könyves KálmánFastest
FlixbusBus
Airport (ZLC)
Budapest Airport (BUD)No tags
FlixbusBus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Könyves KálmánNo tags
FlixbusBus
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Könyves KálmánNo tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 19:27 CET.

Get from Zürich to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just £39, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

18bus per day
16h 20mAverage duration
488 milesDistance
20kgCO₂ emissions

Frequently asked questions about travelling by bus from Zürich to Budapest

Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.

  1. How much is the bus ticket from Zürich to Budapest?

    The cheapest coach tickets from Zürich to Budapest start from £39. The average price for this route is around £64. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.

  2. How long is the bus journey from Zürich to Budapest?

    The average bus journey time from Zürich to Budapest is 16h 20m, covering a distance of 488 miles. The fastest bus can take you there in 13h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.

  3. Which bus companies service the Zürich to Budapest route?

    Several major bus companies operate on this route with 18 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

  4. What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Zürich to Budapest?

    The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Budapest at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.

  5. What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Budapest?

    A bus journey from Zürich to Budapest produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly choice and a mode of travel recommended by Busbud.

  6. Which is the best bus company from Zürich to Budapest?

    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 11278 reviews.

  7. Which company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Budapest?

    Based on Busbud reviews, the bus company FlixBus has the best Wi-Fi rating with a score of 2.7.

  8. Which bus company offers the most punctual service from Zürich to Budapest?

    According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual bus company on this route is FlixBus, with a punctuality rating of 3.9 out of 5 stars.

  9. Which bus company has the cleanest buses from Zürich to Budapest?

    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.

Best price found
02/01
£79
03/01
£73
Today
£75
05/01
£47
06/01
£50
07/01
£44
08/01
£42
09/01
£47
busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Zürich to Budapest was searched and found on 8 Jan 2026 with a price of £42

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Zürich to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from £42 to £129 for a bus ticket from Zürich to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at £42, which is on 2026-01-08.

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