What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich is to night train which costs SFr 50 - SFr 65 and takes 15h 15m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

The fastest way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich station. However, there are services departing from Budapest Airport and arriving at Zurich Bus Station via Budapest Népliget bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Zurich?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Kálvin tér and arriving at Zuerich Hb via Budapest-Kelenfoeld and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 24m.

How far is it from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

The distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) and Zurich is 816 km. The road distance is 960.6 km.

How do I travel from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich without a car is to train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld which takes 13h 24m and costs SFr 120 - SFr 250.

How long does it take to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

It takes approximately 2h 8m to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich bus from?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where do I catch the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich train from?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.

Train, bus or fly from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

The best way to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich is to fly which takes 2h 8m and costs SFr 85 - SFr 200. Alternatively, you can train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld, which costs SFr 120 - SFr 250 and takes 13h 24m, you could also bus, which costs SFr 80 - SFr 140 and takes 15h 25m.

Where does the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich bus arrive?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Zurich Bus Station.

Where does the Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich train arrive?

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Wien Hbf station.

Can I drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich is 961 km. It takes approximately 9h 34m to drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich.

Where can I stay near Zurich?

There are 1233+ hotels available in Zurich.

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, and bus

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There are 8 ways to get from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich by plane, train, bus, night train, or car

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Fly to Zurich Airport
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1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane BUD - ZRH
2h 8m
CHF 86–199
Train via Bratislava
cheapest
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Bratislava hl.st.train rj 270 / ...
2. Take the train from Bratislava hl.st. to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
14h 55m
CHF 53–102
Train via Budapest-Kelenfoeld
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Ec / ...
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
13h 24m
CHF 121–243
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest Népliget bus station to Zurich Bus Stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
15h 25m
CHF 84–139
Night train
1. Take the nighttrain from Budapest-Keleti to Zuerich Hbnighttrain En
15h 15m
CHF 54–64
Fly to Basel, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Basel (BSL)plane BUD - BSL
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain
3h 27m
CHF 57–245
Train
1. Take the train from Ferihegy to Wien Hbftrain 40007
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
14h 40m
CHF 156–251
Drive 960.6 km
1. Drive from Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurichcar 960.6 km
9h 34m
CHF 155–224

Budapest Airport (BUD) to Zurich by bus, subway, and train

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Distance: 816.3 km
Duration: 2h 8m

What companies run services between Budapest Airport (BUD), Hungary and Zurich, Switzerland?

Swiss, Austrian Airlines, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Zurich Airport (ZRH) every 3 hours. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Liszt Ferenc Airport 2 to Zuerich Hb via Kálvin tér M, Kálvin tér, Kelenföld vasútállomás, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 24m.

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