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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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 | Bus | Népliget | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Cheapest | ||||
 | Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Kelenföld | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Könyves Kálmán | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | No tags |
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Get from Budapest to Zürich
The journey takes about 16 hours 5 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 878, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Budapest and Zürich?
Stops in Budapest
- A
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - BBudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- CBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
- EKönyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
- F
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 travelling from Budapest to Zürich by bus
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or differ 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 at R 878. The average price for this route is around R 1 265. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus journey from Budapest to Zürich?
The average bus journey time from Budapest to Zürich is 16h 5m, covering a distance of 794 km. The fastest bus gets 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 01:45. And the latest bus departs at 23:45.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Budapest to Zürich?
A bus trip from Budapest to Zürich produces an estimated 20 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and Busbud’s recommended way to travel.
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 11239 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 offers the most punctual service from Budapest to Zürich?
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.
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 31 Dec 2025 with a price of R 1 651To 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 R 1 651 to R 3 446 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 R 1 651, which is on 2025-12-31.
