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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 $68
tomorrow
from $68
Saturday
from $63
Sunday
from $61
Monday
from $57
Tuesday
from $53
Wednesday
from $51

Cheapest bus trips today

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:35 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:05 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $84
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $92
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:40 AM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $92
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:35 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:10 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $68
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:05 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $80
  • FlixBus
    17h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    1:10 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $82
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $20

Cheapest bus trips Saturday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    19h 41m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:40 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    19h 21m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:20 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $63
  • FlixBus
    17h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    16h 10m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    8:45 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • FlixBus
    19h 55m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:10 AM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $64
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than $15? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is the same as the direct connection, but you will save $15

Cheapest bus trips Sunday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • RegioJet
    19h 45m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    4:35 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    $61
  • FlixBus
    13h 20m
    0
    8:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:35 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • FlixBus
    14h 10m
    0
    8:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    10:10 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $66
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $74
  • RegioJet
    19h 24m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    4:14 PM
    Budapest
    Déli Pályaudvar Railway Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    $75
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 2h 50m longer, but you will save $13

Cheapest bus trips Monday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    18h 31m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:30 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    18h 6m
    0
    11:59 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:05 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $57
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    1:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    5:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $59
  • 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.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $9

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    15h 10m
    0
    4:35 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:45 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    15h 40m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:40 AM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $53
  • FlixBus
    20h 25m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:45 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    19h 10m
    0
    11:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    6:25 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • FlixBus
    16h 5m
    0
    3:00 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    7:05 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $54
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than $5? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      16h 10m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 3h 0m
    • FlixBus
      8h 40m
      0
      10:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:40 AM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $37
    Travel time is 1h 0m longer, but you will save $5

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday

Prices are for one way and one person
  • FlixBus
    20h 25m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:45 PM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    21h 0m
    0
    3:15 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    12:15 AM
    Budapest
    Népliget Bus Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • FlixBus
    20h 10m
    0
    1:20 AM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    9:30 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    FlixBus
    Economy
    $51
  • RegioJet
    19h 15m
    0
    8:50 PM
    Zurich
    Central Bus Station Sihlquai
    4:05 PM
    Budapest
    Kelenföld Station
    0
    RegioJet
    Economy
    $55
  • Did you know that if you travel from Zurich to Budapest via Munich, you can save more than $6? You can find the corresponding connections below.
    • Busbud
      27h 50m
      0
      2:30 PM
      Zurich
      Central Bus Station Sihlquai
      7:00 PM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      0
      Busbud
      Economy
      $11
      • Waiting Time 14h 15m
    • FlixBus
      9h 5m
      0
      9:15 AM
      Munich
      Central Bus Station
      6:20 PM
      Budapest
      Kelenföld Station
      0
      FlixBus
      Economy
      $33
    Travel time is 8h 35m longer, but you will save $6

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 12 daily buses from Zurich to Budapest. Thursday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Zurich and Budapest.
The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 28 buses from Zurich to Budapest, while Night sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Budapest, with 7 offers.

Facts about the bus 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 $51!

Cheapest Bus $51
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:15 AM
Latest Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes 10 Ø
Distance 490.7 miles
Bus Companies FlixBus and RegioJet

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Budapest

Every day, 10 buses from 2 bus companies leave Zurich for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 03/27/2025 and for the following days.

Sunday
Monday
Tuesday
Wednesday
Thursday
Friday
Saturday
Sunday 03/23
Monday 03/24
Tuesday 03/25
Wednesday 03/26
Thursday 03/27
$68
Friday 03/28
$68
Saturday 03/29
$63
Sunday 03/30
$66
Monday 03/31
$57
Tuesday 04/01
$53
Wednesday 04/02
$55
Thursday 04/03
$56
Friday 04/04
$59
Saturday 04/05
$54
Sunday 04/06
$62
Monday 04/07
$48
Tuesday 04/08
$48
Wednesday 04/09
$53
Thursday 04/10
$66
Friday 04/11
$66
Saturday 04/12
$58
Sunday 04/13
$68
Monday 04/14
$56
Tuesday 04/15
$57
Wednesday 04/16
$73
Thursday 04/17
$80
Friday 04/18
$71
Saturday 04/19

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 $51, Wednesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Budapest. Thursday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.
Morning is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich to Budapest, with $51. Evening is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $55.

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 buses from Zurich to Budapest are also emptier.

Beloved bus companies from Zurich to Budapest

These are the most booked bus companies between Zurich to Budapest from our users.

FlixBus from Zurich to Budapest

FlixBus

Here you will find the key facts about the FlixBus bus route Zurich to Budapest:

Cheapest Price $51
Fastest Bus 13h 20m
Earliest Bus 8:15 AM
Last Bus 5:00 PM
Daily Connections 9 Ø
Found on 3/26/2025

RegioJet from Zurich to Budapest

RegioJet

Here you will find the key facts about the RegioJet bus route Zurich to Budapest:

Cheapest Price $55
Fastest Bus 19h 15m
Earliest Bus 8:50 PM
Last Bus 8:50 PM
Daily Connections 1 Ø
Found on 3/24/2025

All bus stations and stops in Zurich and Budapest

In the map below, you can see where to find all 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 buses 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 bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $51 and takes 20h 25m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 2 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $131. Thus, we recommend booking your ticket as early as possible to make sure you get the cheapest bus ticket to Budapest.

On average, how many connections are available from Zurich to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Zurich to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 10 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

How long does a bus journey from Zurich to Budapest take?

The fastest bus from Zurich to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 20m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $68. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first bus from Zurich to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Zurich starts at 8:15 AM. However, information regarding departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. Simply use our search to find exact times for your planned travel date.

What time is the last bus from Zurich to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich for Budapest starts at 8:50 PM. Please note that departure times may differ on weekends and holidays. So just use our search to find the exact times for your planned travel date.

Which bus companies operate the Zurich Budapest route?

When traveling by bus from Zurich to Budapest, passengers can travel with FlixBus and RegioJet. With our search, you can compare all available bus tickets to book the one that works 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 Zurich to Budapest bus route?

Depending on which provider you travel with, what you're allowed to bring with you can vary. Generally, you can take a suitcase and hand luggage with you on the Zurich Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a bus 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 traveling 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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