How to travel from Bern to Budapest, Hungary
The distance between Bern and Budapest is around 951km (591 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m.
9 routes found
We've found 9 different ways to get from Bern to Budapest by train, plane, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Budapest → Bern if you're planning a return trip.
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly
Take the train to Zürich Flughafen then fly from Zurich (ZRH) to Budapest (BUD).
- Duration3h 20m
- Flight time1h 35m
- Typical costHUF 157,745($385)
Multiple operators
3 similiar routes
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Train
Take the train to Zürich HB and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
- Duration11h 20m
- Departstwice daily
- Typical costHUF 257,420($625)
1 similiar route
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Bus
Take the bus to Bratislava and then to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
- Duration16h 20m
- Departstwice a week
- Typical costHUF 6,180($15)
Multiple bus operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Bern and Budapest
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Bern to Budapest by train, plane, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 6,180 ($15) and will take around 16h 20m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 3h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 157,745 ($385).
The distance between Bern and Budapest is around 951km (591 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 876km (545 miles)
It takes around 3h 30m to get from Bern and Budapest by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 10h 10m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Bern to Budapest is to take the train and then fly which takes around 3h 20m and will set you back approx HUF 157,745 ($385).
The cheapest way to travel between Bern and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 6,180 ($15) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
Yes there is a train service that runs between Bern and Budapest. It typically takes around 11h 20m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Bern to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zürich HB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 11h 20m.
Swiss Railways, Südostbahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Bern and Budapest. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 11h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Bern and Budapest. It typically takes around 16h 20m and departs twice a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Bern to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Bratislava and Bratislava Mlynske Nivy Bus Station. These services run twice a week and will take a minimum of 16h 20m.
Turancar, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Bern and Budapest. Buses run twice a week and take around 16h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Bern to Budapest. We recommend that you take the train to Basel SBB then fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest (BUD). instead which will take 3h 30m.
The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Bern and Budapest. The distance is around 1,093km (679 miles) by road and it will take around 10h 10m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Bern to Budapest is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 3h 30m and will usually cost around HUF 77,020 ($185).
Compare travel optionsbetween Bern and Budapest
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Train to Zürich Flughafen, Fly + 3 similar | 3h 20m | HUF 157,745($385) | every 30 mins | 951km (591 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 3h 30m | HUF 77,020($185) | every 20 mins | 1,009km (627 miles) |
| Train to Genève-Aéroport, Fly | 4h 20m | HUF 85,670($210) | every 20 mins | 1,192km (741 miles) |
| Train to Gallarate, Fly | 5h 15m | HUF 92,670($225) | twice daily | 1,099km (683 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 20m | HUF 257,420($625) | twice daily | 1,139km (708 miles) |
| Train via Zürich HB | 12h 35m | HUF 72,490($175) | once daily | 1,144km (711 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 16h 20m | HUF 6,180($15) | twice a week | 1,209km (751 miles) |
| Bus via Strasbourg | 18h 45m | HUF 29,655($72) | once daily | 1,258km (782 miles) |
Drive | 10h 10m | HUF 91,025($220) | on demand | 1,093km (679 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Bern and Budapest
Train operators
SBB GmbH
Südostbahn
Bus companies
Turancar
Airports near Budapest
The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
- Distance
- 18km (11 miles) from Budapest
Debrecen International Airport (DEB)
- Distance
- 193km (120 miles) from Budapest