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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 | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Könyves Kálmán | Cheapest | ||||
| Bus | Airport (ZLC) | Könyves Kálmán | Fastest | ||||
| Bus | Airport (ZLC) | T2A Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | ||||
| Bus | Sihlquai - Limmatstraße | Könyves Kálmán | No tags |
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Get from Zürich to Budapest
The journey takes about 16 hours 20 minutes, and with fares starting at just R 877, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Zürich and Budapest?
Stops in Zürich
- ALimmatstrasse, 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
Stops in Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, 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
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Zürich to Budapest 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 Zürich to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Zürich to Budapest start at R 877. The average price for this route is around R 1 337. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
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 807 km. The fastest bus gets you there in 13h 15m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Zürich to Budapest 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 Zürich to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Zürich to Budapest at 01:20. And the latest bus departs at 23:59.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Zürich to Budapest?
A bus trip from Zürich to Budapest 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 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 11143 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Zürich to Budapest?
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 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.
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.
The cheapest trip from Zürich to Budapest was searched and found on 06 Dec 2025 with a price of R 950To 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 R 950 to R 2 775 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 R 950, which is on 2025-12-06.