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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Budapest Airport (BUD) | Cheapest | |||||
 | Basel SBB | Könyves Kálmán | Fastest | |||||
| Basel SBB | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags | |||||
Flixtrain + Flixbus | Basel Bad Station | Könyves Kálmán | No tags | |||||
| Basel SBB | Budapest Airport (BUD) | No tags |
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Get from Basel to Budapest
The journey takes about 18 hours 20 minutes and with fares starting at just $69, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular stops in Basel and Budapest?
Stops in Basel
- AMeret Oppenheim-Strasse 35, 4053 Gundeldingen Basel, Switzerland
- BBasel Bad, Schwarzwaldallee 200, 4058 Basel, Switzerland
- C
Basel Bahnhofs
Centralbahnstrasse 18, 4051 Basel, Switzerland - DAllschwilerstrasse 73, 4055 Basel, Switzerland
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
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Frequently asked questions about traveling from Basel to Budapest by bus
Please note that schedules, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your trip.
How much is the bus ticket from Basel to Budapest?
The cheapest bus tickets from Basel to Budapest start from $69. The average price for this route is around $89. Busbud recommends that you book your tickets in advance for a better chance to get the lowest possible price.
How long is the bus ride from Basel to Budapest?
The average bus trip duration from Basel to Budapest is 18h 20m, covering a distance of 544 miles (877 km). The quickest bus can get you there in 15h 40m and is operated by FlixBus.
Which bus companies service the Basel to Budapest route?
Several major bus companies operate on this route with 16 buses available per day, including services from FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
What is the earliest and latest departure time for the bus from Basel to Budapest?
The earliest bus departs from Basel to Budapest at 2:05am. And the latest bus departs at 11:40pm.
What are the CO₂ emissions for the bus trip from Basel to Budapest?
A bus trip from Basel to Budapest generates an estimated 22 kg of CO₂, making it a highly eco-friendly travel option and recommended mode of travel by Busbud.
What is the best bus company from Basel 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 11357 reviews.
Which bus company has the best Wi-Fi from Basel 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 has the most timely service from Basel to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most timely 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 Basel 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 Basel to Budapest was searched and found on Jan 27, 2026 with a price of $55To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your bus tickets from Basel to Budapest, as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from $55 to $84 for a bus ticket from Basel to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at $55 which is on 2026-01-27.
