Bus Zurich to Budapest: Compare prices and save money

Compare all timetables for the bus from Zurich to Budapest

Here is a selection of the cheapest bus trips from the schedule from Zurich to Budapest from various bus operators like FlixBus for the next days.

today

$56

tomorrow

$51

Wednesday

$53

Thursday

$56

Friday

$71

Saturday

Sunday

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	3:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/7/2026 3:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:55 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/7/2026 7:55:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	18h 31m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/7/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	16h 30m	7:55 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:25 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/7/2026 7:55:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 12:25:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 30m
FlixBus	18h 6m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:05 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/7/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 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 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:01 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$51	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/8/2026 10:05:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 12:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $51 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 56m
FlixBus	14h 5m	3:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/8/2026 3:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 20m	8:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/8/2026 8:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/8/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	18h 31m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/8/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	18h 6m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:05 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/8/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 6m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 5m	3:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$53	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 3:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $53 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	13h 20m	8:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 8:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:55 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 7:55:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	17h 30m	11:35 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 11:35:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 17h 30m
FlixBus	18h 31m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$62	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $62 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 20m	8:25 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	9:45 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/10/2026 8:25:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/10/2026 9:45:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 20m
FlixBus	14h 5m	3:30 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$56	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/10/2026 3:30:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $56 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 5m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:55 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$64	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/10/2026 7:55:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $64 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	14h 40m	4:00 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$67	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/10/2026 4:00:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 40m
FlixBus	18h 31m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/10/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/11/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m

Cheapest bus trips Friday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 51m	10:10 AM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	12:01 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$71	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/11/2026 10:10:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 12:01:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $71 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 51m
FlixBus	14h 15m	7:55 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:10 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/11/2026 7:55:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 15m
FlixBus	18h 31m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:30 PM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/11/2026 11:59:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 31m
FlixBus	18h 6m	11:59 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	6:05 PM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/11/2026 11:59:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 6:05:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 6m
FlixBus	16h 55m	5:20 PM	Zurich	Central Bus Station Sihlquai	10:15 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$81	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/11/2026 5:20:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/12/2026 10:15:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $81 per person are available. Travel duration is 16h 55m

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.
- FlixBus
  
  14h 5m
  
  0
  
  9:45 AM
  
  Zurich
  Central Bus Station Sihlquai
  
  2:30 PM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $25
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station Sihlquai, Zurich (Switzerland) at 9/9/2026 9:45:00 AM to Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) arriving at 9/9/2026 2:30:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $25 per person are available. Travel duration is 4h 45m
- FlixBus
  
  8h 50m
  
  0
  
  3:00 PM
  
  Munich
  Central Bus Station
  
  11:50 PM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $37
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Bus Station, Munich (Germany) at 9/9/2026 3:00:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/9/2026 11:50:00 PM. 50 Economy ticket for $37 per person are available. Travel duration is 8h 50m
Travel time is 0h 14m longer, but 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.

Friday is the busiest day, with more than 10 daily buses from Zurich to Budapest. Monday has instead the fewest connections, with only 7 daily coaches between Zurich and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Evening, with 20 buses from Zurich to Budapest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich and Budapest, with 11 offers.

Test cheapest views

The cheapest bus for the 9/8/2026 costs just $51, from FlixBus

Facts about the bus from Zurich to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus 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 $51!

Cheapest Bus	$51
Fastest Bus	13h 20m
Earliest Bus	3:30 PM
Latest Bus	11:59 PM
Daily Bus Routes	8 Ø
Distance	490.7 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich to Budapest

Every day, 8 buses from 1 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 09/07/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 09/06

Monday 09/07

$52

Tuesday 09/08

$55

Wednesday 09/09

$53

Thursday 09/10

$56

Friday 09/11

$71

Saturday 09/12

Sunday 09/13

Monday 09/14

$68

Tuesday 09/15

Wednesday 09/16

$62

Thursday 09/17

Friday 09/18

$64

Saturday 09/19

Sunday 09/20

Monday 09/21

$51

Tuesday 09/22

Wednesday 09/23

Thursday 09/24

Friday 09/25

Saturday 09/26

Sunday 09/27

Monday 09/28

Tuesday 09/29

Wednesday 09/30

Thursday 10/01

$64

Friday 10/02

Saturday 10/03

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, Tuesday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich to Budapest. Friday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $64.

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 $56.

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.

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.

Central Bus Station Sihlquai

Ausstellungsstrasse 5

Kinkelstrasse

Goldauerstrasse

Central Polybahn

Rathaus

Népliget Bus Station

Könyves Kálmán körút 13

Clark Ádám tér

Ritz-Carlton

Erzsébet tér 9, 1051 9

Mexikói út

Horvát Boldizsár u. 1

Kőbánya Kispest Station

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 13h 56m 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 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $51 and $91. 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 8 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 $55. 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 3:30 PM. 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 11:59 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. 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.

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

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!