Bus and Coach from Zurich to Budapest: Compare all prices

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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

£52

tomorrow

£50

Saturday

£49

Sunday

£56

Monday

£46

Tuesday

£41

Wednesday

£43

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£52	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £52 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 15m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:45	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/12/2025 08:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 04/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	18h 45m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:15	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/12/2025 15:30:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	18h 31m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/12/2025 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	18h 6m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£76	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 04/12/2025 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £76 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 6m

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 56m	10:05	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:01	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 10:05:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 00:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 56m
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 15m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:45	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 08:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 05/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	18h 31m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	18h 6m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£69	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 05/12/2025 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 06/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £69 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Saturday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 56m	10:05	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:01	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 10:05:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 00:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 56m
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£54	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £54 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	18h 31m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	18h 55m	11:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:10	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 11:15:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	13h 40m	17:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£58	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 06/12/2025 17:00:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £58 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 40m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 10m	20:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:10	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/12/2025 20:00:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 08/12/2025 10:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 10m
FlixBus	13h 15m	08:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	21:45	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/12/2025 08:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 07/12/2025 21:45:00. 50 Economy ticket for £57 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 15m
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 08/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £60 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
RegioJet	19h 45m	20:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£61	A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/12/2025 20:50:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 08/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £61 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
RegioJet	19h 8m	20:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	15:58	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 07/12/2025 20:50:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 08/12/2025 15:58:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 8m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£46	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £46 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	18h 45m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:15	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 15:30:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
FlixBus	18h 31m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:30	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 23:59:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:30:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	15h 40m	15:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 15:00:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 15h 40m
FlixBus	18h 6m	23:59	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	18:05	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 08/12/2025 23:59:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 09/12/2025 18:05:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 56m	10:05	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	00:01	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£41	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/12/2025 10:05:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 00:01:00. 50 Economy ticket for £41 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 56m
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£45	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £45 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	16h 10m	14:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/12/2025 14:30:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	18h 55m	11:15	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:10	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/12/2025 11:15:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 06:10:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 55m
FlixBus	16h 25m	20:00	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:25	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 09/12/2025 20:00:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 10/12/2025 12:25:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 25m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	05:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£43	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:30:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 05:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £43 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	16h 10m	14:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	06:40	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£48	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 14:30:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 06:40:00. 50 Economy ticket for £48 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 10m
FlixBus	18h 45m	15:30	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:15	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	£49	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 15:30:00 to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 10:15:00. 50 Economy ticket for £49 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 45m
RegioJet	19h 45m	20:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:35	Budapest	Népliget Coach Station	Economy	£50	A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 20:50:00 to Népliget Coach Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:35:00. 50 Economy ticket for £50 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 45m
RegioJet	19h 24m	20:50	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	16:14	Budapest	Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station	Economy	£62	A Bus from RegioJet goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 10/12/2025 20:50:00 to Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 11/12/2025 16:14:00. 50 Economy ticket for £62 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 24m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest coach from Zurich to Budapest is £41 on 09/12/2025. Flexible travellers save on ticket prices.

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.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 11 daily coaches from Zurich to Budapest. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 5 daily coaches between Zurich and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 26 coaches from Zurich to Budapest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Budapest, with 14 offers.

Facts about coaches from Zurich to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus and RegioJet that travel 8 times every day by bus from Zurich to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich to Budapest starting from £41!

Cheapest Bus	£41
Fastest Bus	13h 15m
Earliest Coach	08:30
Latest Coach	20:50
Daily Bus Connections	8 Ø
Distance	789.4 km
Coach Companies	FlixBus and RegioJet

Cheapest coach connections from Zurich to Budapest

Every day, 8 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 04/12/2025 and for the following days.

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday

Monday 01/12

Tuesday 02/12

Wednesday 03/12

Thursday 04/12

£52

Friday 05/12

£50

Saturday 06/12

£49

Sunday 07/12

£56

Monday 08/12

£46

Tuesday 09/12

£41

Wednesday 10/12

£43

Thursday 11/12

£45

Friday 12/12

£48

Saturday 13/12

£46

Sunday 14/12

£50

Monday 15/12

£50

Tuesday 16/12

£43

Wednesday 17/12

£54

Thursday 18/12

£61

Friday 19/12

£94

Saturday 20/12

£91

Sunday 21/12

£74

Monday 22/12

£61

Tuesday 23/12

£65

Wednesday 24/12

£68

Thursday 25/12

£68

Friday 26/12

£71

Saturday 27/12

£68

Sunday 28/12

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 £41, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a coach from Zurich to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from £50.

Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Budapest, with £41. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from £49.

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.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Goldauerstrasse

Kinkelstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Népliget Coach Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station

Krisztina krt. 37a

Keleti Pályaudvar Railway Station

Thököly út 1

Nyugati Railway Station

Nyugati tér 4

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 £41 and takes 13h 56m. 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 £41 to £88. 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 8 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 15m. Coach tickets for this connection cost £56. 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 08:30. 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 20:50. 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

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

More bus routes to Zurich and to Budapest

Here’s an overview of the most popular bus routes to Zurich and to Budapest. Simply click on the connection of your choice, and you will find all the details about your bus route!