Bus Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest: Find cheap tickets

Compare all timetables for the shuttles from Zurich Airport to Budapest

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

today

$97

tomorrow

$77

Sunday

$74

Monday

$65

Tuesday

$57

Wednesday

$55

Thursday

$59

Cheapest bus trips today
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/28/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/29/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$105	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/28/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $105 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/28/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/29/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Did you know that if you travel from Zurich Airport to Budapest via Györ, you can save more than $19? You can find the corresponding connections below.
- FlixBus
  
  15h 56m
  
  0
  
  3:50 PM
  
  Zurich Airport
  Zurich Airport
  
  5:40 AM
  
  Györ
  Central Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $67
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Central Station, Györ (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $67 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 50m
- FlixBus
  
  1h 51m
  
  0
  
  5:55 AM
  
  Györ
  Central Station
  
  7:46 AM
  
  Budapest
  Népliget Bus Station
  
  0
  
  Economy
  
  $11
  
  A Bus from FlixBus goes from Central Station, Györ (Hungary) at 8/30/2026 5:55:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 7:46:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $11 per person are available. Travel duration is 1h 51m
Travel time is 2h 11m longer, but you will save $19

Cheapest bus trips tomorrow
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$92	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/29/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $92 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	18h 0m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$96	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $96 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$97	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/29/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/30/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $97 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Sunday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$74	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/31/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $74 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$106	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/30/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $106 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	18h 0m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$109	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/31/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $109 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$115	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/30/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 8/31/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $115 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Monday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$65	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $65 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$77	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/31/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/1/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $77 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	18h 0m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/31/2026 11:05:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/1/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$86	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 8/31/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/1/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $86 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m

Cheapest bus trips Tuesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/1/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$57	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/1/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/2/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $57 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$68	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/1/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/2/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $68 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Cheapest bus trips Wednesday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$55	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $55 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/2/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/3/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$72	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/2/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/3/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $72 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m
FlixBus	18h 0m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:05 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$94	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/2/2026 11:05:00 AM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/3/2026 5:05:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $94 per person are available. Travel duration is 18h 0m

Cheapest bus trips Thursday
BertCompanyCountOneCompanyName	Duration	Departure time	From	Departure	Arrival time	To	Destination	Seat classes	Price
FlixBus	14h 50m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:40 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$59	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/3/2026 3:50:00 PM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/4/2026 6:40:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $59 per person are available. Travel duration is 14h 50m
FlixBus	19h 5m	11:05 AM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	6:10 AM	Budapest	Kelenföld Station	Economy	$60	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/3/2026 11:05:00 AM to Kelenföld Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/4/2026 6:10:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $60 per person are available. Travel duration is 19h 5m
FlixBus	13h 45m	3:50 PM	Zurich Airport	Zurich Airport	5:35 AM	Budapest	Népliget Bus Station	Economy	$70	A Bus from FlixBus goes from Zurich Airport, Zurich Airport (Switzerland) at 9/3/2026 3:50:00 PM to Népliget Bus Station, Budapest (Hungary) arriving at 9/4/2026 5:35:00 AM. 50 Economy ticket for $70 per person are available. Travel duration is 13h 45m

Best Price Offer: The price for the cheapest bus from Zurich Airport to Budapest is $52 on 9/7/2026. Flexible travelers save on ticket prices.

Frequency of bus connections between Zurich Airport and Budapest

See here how frequent the connections between Zurich Airport and Budapest are, during different times and days of the week.

Sunday is the busiest day, with more than 4 daily buses from Zurich Airport to Budapest. Tuesday has instead the fewest connections, with only 3 daily coaches between Zurich Airport and Budapest.

The busiest time of the day is the Afternoon, with 14 buses from Zurich Airport to Budapest, while Morning sees the fewest connections between Zurich Airport and Budapest, with 11 offers.

Facts about the bus from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest

Compare all providers like FlixBus that travel 3 times every day by bus from Zurich Airport to Budapest in one click! Book your bus ticket from Zurich Airport to Budapest starting from $52!

Cheapest Bus	$52
Fastest Bus	13h 45m
Earliest Bus	11:05 AM
Latest Bus	3:50 PM
Daily Bus Routes	3 Ø
Distance	489.4 miles
Bus Companies	FlixBus

Cheapest bus connections from Zurich Airport to Budapest

Every day, 3 buses from 1 bus companies leave Zurich Airport for Budapest: in the table below, you will find the cheapest prices for a bus ticket for this route, starting from 08/28/2026 and for the following days.

Sunday

Monday

Tuesday

Wednesday

Thursday

Friday

Saturday

Sunday 08/23

Monday 08/24

Tuesday 08/25

Wednesday 08/26

Thursday 08/27

Friday 08/28

$97

Saturday 08/29

$77

Sunday 08/30

$74

Monday 08/31

$65

Tuesday 09/01

$57

Wednesday 09/02

$55

Thursday 09/03

$59

Friday 09/04

$68

Saturday 09/05

$63

Sunday 09/06

$69

Monday 09/07

$52

Tuesday 09/08

$55

Wednesday 09/09

$58

Thursday 09/10

$66

Friday 09/11

$70

Saturday 09/12

$69

Sunday 09/13

$70

Monday 09/14

$65

Tuesday 09/15

$63

Wednesday 09/16

$60

Thursday 09/17

$65

Friday 09/18

$69

Saturday 09/19

The cheapest time to travel from Zurich Airport to Budapest

See here on which day and which time of the day you can find the cheapest bus ticket from Zurich Airport to Budapest, for the next 30 days.

With a price starting from $52, Monday is the cheapest day for a bus from Zurich Airport to Budapest. Sunday instead is the most expensive day with prices starting from $68.

Afternoon is the cheapest day time for bus tickets from Zurich Airport to Budapest, with $55. Morning is the most expensive time of the day with prices starting from $57.

How to save money travelling from Zurich Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport to Budapest are also emptier.

Service and Comfort on the bus from Zurich Airport to Budapest

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

FAQs about the Zurich Airport to Budapest bus

How much does a Zurich Airport Budapest bus trip cost?

This depends on, among other things, the day and time of travel. The cheapest trip is available from $52 and takes 14h 50m to reach Budapest. Compare offers to save money!

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

This route is offered by 1 companies with a range of ticket prices between $52 and $115. 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 Airport to Budapest each day?

Every day, the Zurich Airport to Budapest bus route is served by approximately 3 connections. With our search, you can compare bus times to find the perfect trip.

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

The fastest shuttle from Zurich Airport to Budapest is offered by FlixBus and takes 13h 45m. Bus tickets for this connection cost $97. In this context, bear in mind that the journey can take longer due to traffic.

What time is the first shuttle from Zurich Airport to Budapest?

The earliest bus arriving in Budapest from Zurich Airport starts at 11:05 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 shuttle from Zurich Airport to Budapest?

The latest bus trip departing from Zurich Airport for Budapest starts at 3:50 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 Airport Budapest route?

When traveling by shuttle from Zurich Airport 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 Airport and Budapest?

You can check all the direct connections between Zurich Airport 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 Airport 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 Airport Budapest bus route free of charge. Simply use our search to find a shuttle that is best suited to your needs for your planned travel date.

What equipment is available for the Zurich Airport 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 shuttle from Zurich Airport to Budapest on your planned travel date.

How does CheckMyBus find the best bus deals from Zurich Airport to Budapest?

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How does CheckMyBus technology work for trips from Zurich Airport to Budapest?

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

Economy

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

More bus routes to Zurich Airport and to Budapest

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