How to travel from Geneva to Budapest

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Geneva to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Geneva to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $72. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 6m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $72, and a flight costs an average of $78.

Distance: 615 miles (990 km)

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Train
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Driving

$224

Average price

$211

Average price

$105

Average price

Cheapest

$473

Average price

(fuel + tolls)

7h 6m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 6m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

14h 3m

Average total duration

13h 33m

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30m

Additional time*

14h 5m

Average total duration

13h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

12h 51m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.0 - 5.9kg

CO2 emissions

0.3 - 0.9kg

CO2 emissions

Lowest

1.0 - 2.5kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $105 (€87).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Budapest:

A bus is $105 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $211 (€175).

A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $224 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 33m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Geneva and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Geneva to Budapest among Omio's users.

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from Geneva to Budapest

How to get from Geneva to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM18h06
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    12:01 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:55 AM18h06
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    12:01 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1031One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetU21565
    6:25 PM1h50
    Geneva International Airport
    8:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2571One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 713 · EC 191 · RJX 261
    8:35 AM15h54
    Geneva station
    12:29 AMBudapest Keleti
    $2661One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM19h45
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    7:20 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1141One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM25h00
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    12:35 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:35 AM22h40
    Geneve, Place Dorcière
    10:15 AMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1151One-way
    2 transfers
  • easyJetU24399
    6:55 PM1h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    8:50 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1541One-way
    0 transfers
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO348 · LO533
    7:20 PM13h45
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:05 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO348 · LO535
    7:20 PM16h50
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    12:10 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2081One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Geneva to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Geneva to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Geneva and Budapest including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $105 (€87).

This is compared to other travel options from Geneva to Budapest:

A bus is $105 (€87) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $211 (€175).

A bus is $119 (€98) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Geneva to Budapest costing on average $224 (€186).

The fastest way to travel from Geneva to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 6m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 33m.

Bus takes on average 13h 35m.

The distance from Geneva to Budapest is approximately 615 miles (990 km).
The average frequency per day from Geneva to Budapest is:
  • Around 83 flights per day.
  • Around 21 buses per day.
  • Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Geneva and Budapest as scheduled services by bus, train, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Geneva to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Geneva International Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Geneva station and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
  • Buses mostly depart from Geneve, Place Dorcière and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Geneva to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Budapest by train.
  • Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Swiss, Lot Polish Airlines, Air France, Helvetic Airways, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Edelweiss Air, KLM Cityhopper to go to Budapest by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Geneva to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Geneva to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.

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