How far is Zürich from Budapest?

About 490 miles (790 km) separate Zürich and Budapest.

What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Budapest?

Most of the buses traveling from Zürich to Budapest leave from Sihlquai - Limmatstraße and arrive at Budapest Airport. These are the main pick-up and drop-off locations on this route, but you could find others that could be a better fit for your travel plans.

What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Once in Budapest, you can start exploring the city and discover its surroundings. The top sights and things to do are Gellért Thermal Baths, Baths of Budapest, Heroes' Square, The Széchenyi Baths and City Városliget.

Bus Zürich to Budapest from $48 | Refundable Tickets

Next bus departures

Next departures for Zürich to Budapest on November 21
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	10:05am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 56m	12:01am	Könyves Kálmán	Cheapest
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 15m	9:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	Fastest
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 40m	7:30am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	22h 20m	6:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 5m	5:35am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Next departures for Zürich to Budapest on November 24
Vehicle type	Departure time	Departure location	Trip duration	Arrival time	Arrival location	Recommended
Bus	8:30am	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	13h 15m	9:45pm	Könyves Kálmán	CheapestFastest
Bus	3:50pm	Airport (ZLC)	15h 40m	7:30am	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	8:25pm	Airport (ZLC)	22h 20m	6:45pm	T2A Budapest Airport (BUD)	No tags
Bus	3:30pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 5m	5:35am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags
Bus	8:00pm	Sihlquai - Limmatstraße	14h 10m	10:10am	Könyves Kálmán	No tags

Last refresh of the prices: Yesterday at 8:50 PM CET.

Get from Zürich to Budapest

This route is served by bus only

The journey takes about 16 hours 25 minutes and with fares starting at just $50, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

17bus per day

16h 25mAverage Duration

489 milesDistance

20kgCO₂ emissions

Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Budapest?

Stops in Zürich

A
Sihlquai - Limmatstraße
Limmatstrasse, 28, 8005 Zürich, Switzerland
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B
Zürich Airport
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C
Schanzengasse, 12
Schanzengasse, 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
D
Postsrasse
Poststrasse 12, 8001 Zürich, Switzerland
E
Schindellegistrasse, 1
Schindellegistrasse, 1, 8808 Freienbach, Switzerland

Stops in Budapest

A
Budapest Airport
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B
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary
D
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
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E
Könyves Kálmán
Könyves Kálmán körút Straße, , die Haltestelle des Stadtverkehrs , Nr. 901, 918, 937
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F
Budapest Airport BUD
Budapest, Ferihegyi Repülőtér, Hungary

Compare bus companies

FlixBus

3.5/511,388 reviews

Staff4.2

Timeliness3.9

Cleanliness4.1

Wifi2.7

Flixbus is a European bus operator that offers intercity and bus travel in over 38 countries. Known for their easy-to-spot lime green buses and for offering affordable transportation between cities in Europe and the Americas, Flixbus is a good option for those looking for an affordable, reliable bus company. In their buses, you'll find free WiFi, bathrooms, and power outlets. You can also pay extra to choose your seat and get extra legroom, or even buy a snack or drink onboard directly from the driver. You can reschedule your ticket for a small fee, which varies from $1 to $5, depending on how close you are to the departure date.

BlaBlaCar Bus

3.5/511,143 reviews

Staff4.4

Timeliness3.6

Cleanliness4.3

Wifi2.6

HU bus companies: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, ALSA, Greyhound, Intercape, Rede Expressos, Trenitalia

Frequently asked questions about traveling from Zürich to Budapest by bus

How far is Zürich from Budapest?
What are the departure and arrival stations when taking the bus from Zürich to Budapest?
What are the best sights and things to do in Budapest?

Find cheapest prices for buses

Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.

Best price found

11/19

$67

11/20

$53

Today

$67

11/22

$54

11/23

$60

11/24

$56

11/25

$48

11/26

$52

The cheapest trip from Zürich to Budapest was searched and found on Nov 25, 2025 with a price of $48

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 $48 to $120 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 $48 which is on 2025-11-25.