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Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus or RegioJet for the next days.
today
from £50
tomorrow
from £51
Thursday
from £47
Friday
from £49
Saturday
from £40
Sunday
from £43
Monday
from £39

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    20:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:10
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £50
  • FlixBus
    19h 10m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:25
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    16:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:45
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    17h 25m
    0
    20:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    13:25
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £20? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel time is 0h 25m longer, but you will save £20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 10m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:40
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    18h 50m
    0
    23:30
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:20
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    13:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    21h 0m
    0
    09:10
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    20h 0m
    0
    03:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    23:15
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £57
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £21? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £21

Cheapest bus trips Thursday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    21:35
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £47
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:40
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £59
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £17? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £17

Cheapest bus trips Friday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    21:35
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £49
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £52
  • FlixBus
    18h 55m
    0
    11:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    06:10
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • FlixBus
    16h 55m
    0
    17:20
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:15
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £19

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:35
    Budapest
    Mexikói út
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £40
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    13:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £45
  • RegioJet
    19h 8m
    0
    20:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    15:58
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    £56
  • RegioJet
    19h 24m
    0
    20:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    16:14
    Budapest
    Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    £56
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £10? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel Time is 1h 30m shorter, and you will save £10

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 50m
    0
    17:45
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:35
    Budapest
    Mexikói út
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £43
  • RegioJet
    19h 45m
    0
    20:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    16:35
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    £43
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    08:15
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    21:35
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    20:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:10
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £51
  • RegioJet
    19h 24m
    0
    20:50
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    16:14
    Budapest
    Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    £53
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £13? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel time is 1h 15m longer, but you will save £13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:30
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    23:59
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    18:05
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £39
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    13:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    05:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    15:00
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:05
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    16:35
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    07:45
    Budapest
    Népliget Coach Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    £42
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than £9? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Bookaway
      14h 35m
      0
      14:30
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      19:00
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Bookaway
      Economy
      £8
      • Waiting Time 0h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 50m
      0
      19:15
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      05:05
      Budapest
      Népliget Coach Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      £22
    Travel Time is 0h 35m shorter, and you will save £9

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.
Saturday is the busiest day, with more than 14 daily coaches from Zurich to Budapest. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 6 daily coaches between Zurich and Budapest.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 30 coaches from Zurich to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Budapest, with 2 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus and RegioJet that travel 10 times every day by bus from Zurich to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Budapest starting from £39!

Cheapest Bus £39
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Coach 11:15
Latest Coach 23:59
Daily Bus Connections 10 Ø
Distance 789.4 km
Coach Companies FlixBus and RegioJet

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Budapest

Every day, 10 buses from 2 coach companies leave Zurich for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 28/01/2025 and for the following days.

Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday
Monday 27/01
Tuesday 28/01
£50
Wednesday 29/01
£51
Thursday 30/01
£47
Friday 31/01
£49
Saturday 01/02
£45
Sunday 02/02
£51
Monday 03/02
£39
Tuesday 04/02
£36
Wednesday 05/02
£48
Thursday 06/02
£43
Friday 07/02
£52
Saturday 08/02
£43
Sunday 09/02
£51
Monday 10/02
£35
Tuesday 11/02
£36
Wednesday 12/02
£39
Thursday 13/02
£41
Friday 14/02
£45
Saturday 15/02
£41
Sunday 16/02
£47
Monday 17/02
£36
Tuesday 18/02
£33
Wednesday 19/02
£36
Thursday 20/02
£37
Friday 21/02
£41
Saturday 22/02
£39
Sunday 23/02

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich to Budapest, for the next 30 days.
With a price starting from £39, Monday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Budapest. Wednesday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £51.
Evening is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Budapest, with £39. Night is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £57.

How to save money travelling from Zurich to Budapest

Travel can be expensive, but it doesn't need to be! Do you want to avoid paying a terrible price for your trip? Then follow these quick steps to save money:

Book the ticket from Zurich to Budapest in advance! The earlier you book, the cheaper usually the price is. Also, you will be sure to have a place on the bus from Zurich to Budapest, compared instead if you buy it at the last moment, or directly at the station.

If you can, avoid travelling at peak times. Instead of weekend, try travelling during the week. Travelling in the evening or at night it’s also cheaper, and later coaches from Zurich to Budapest are also emptier.

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Budapest

The map below shows you where to find all the bus stations in Zurich and Budapest.

Compare the bus with other modes of transport

The bus is often the cheapest mode of transport, while other modes like train or flight are faster. Looking for quicker alternatives to travel from Zurich to Budapest? Compare all modes of transports from Zurich to Budapest.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich to Budapest

Want to know which seat classes are available on the coaches from Zurich to Budapest? Or which bus companies serve the route Zurich to Budapest? Below you will find answers to your questions.

FAQs about the Zurich to Budapest bus

How much does a Zurich - Budapest coach trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and travel time. The cheapest ticket for the Zurich - Budapest bus trip is available from £39 and takes 18h 31m. Compare offers and save money!

How much could I save by comparing buses from Zurich to Budapest?

The connection Zurich to Budapest is offered by 2 companies with ticket prices ranging from £39 to £75. Therefore, we suggest booking your ticket as soon as possible to ensure you will get the cheapest ticket price.

How many connections are available for the Zurich - Budapest route on average every day?

Each day, the bus route from Zurich to Budapest is offered by roughly 10 busses. By using our search, you can compare bus schedules and find your ideal trip.

How long does a bus to Budapest from Zurich take?

The quickest coach from Zurich to Budapest is provided by FlixBus and takes 13h 20m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £47. However, keep in mind that the connection can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Budapest?

The earliest bus to Budapest departs from Zurich at 11:15. In this context, information about departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last coach from Zurich to Budapest?

The latest bus to Budapest departs from Zurich at 23:59. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies serve the Zurich - Budapest route?

Passengers looking to travel from Zurich to Budapest can travel with FlixBus and RegioJet. Compare all available bus tickets with our search to book the trip that works best for you.

Is there a direct bus between Zurich and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich and Budapest by using our search and looking at the Changes section in our filters. These are some of the companies which offer a direct bus: FlixBus and RegioJet.

What can I take with me on the bus to Budapest from Zurich?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you are allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the bus for the Zurich Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a coach that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Budapest bus route?

The equipment on board differs depending on the provider. However, many long-distance buses have WiFi so you can tell your friends your exact location during the journey. To make travelling even more pleasant, air conditioning systems provide ventilation. It is best to use our search to get precise information about the equipment of the bus from Zurich to Budapest on your planned travel date.

Available seat classes which are offered on the bus route Zurich to Budapest

Economy
Economy

The cheapest option available for your ticket, it usually comes with reclinable seats and AC.

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