How far is Zurich from Budapest?

The driving distance from Zurich to Budapest is approximately 981 km (609.6 miles) by road.

How long does it take to drive from Zurich to Budapest?

The drive from Zurich to Budapest takes approximately 9 hours and 33 minutes without stops.

What is the fuel cost from Zurich to Budapest?

The estimated fuel cost for the Zurich to Budapest drive is €127–€190 based on current diesel prices of €2.15/litre and 7L/100km consumption.

How much are the tolls from Zurich to Budapest?

The estimated toll cost for a car driving from Zurich to Budapest is about €66 (CH, AT, HU) (motorway gates + vignettes). Together with fuel, the one-way trip starts from about €193.

Zurich → Budapest

981 km 9h 33min from €127

Driving Distance

981 km

609.6 miles

Driving Time

9h 33m

574 min total

Fuel Cost (diesel)

€158

€127–€190

Avg Fuel Price

€2.15

CH/HU avg

Tolls (car)

€66

CH, AT, HU

Fuel Cost (diesel)

Vehicle	Consumption	Fuel Needed	Diesel	Petrol	With Tolls
Efficient (6 L/100km)	6 L/100	58.9 L	€126.5	€112.4	€192.1
Average (7.5 L/100km)	7.5 L/100	73.6 L	€158.2	€140.5	€223.8
SUV (9 L/100km)	9 L/100	88.3 L	€189.8	€168.6	€255.4

* Estimated tolls: ~€66 (CH, AT, HU)

Fuel prices updated: 10.09.2026

Stopping Points

Cities near Budapest

Popular Directions

From Zurich

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To Budapest

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Driving from Zurich to Budapest covers roughly 961 km to 1001 km (610 miles). Expect the one-way fuel cost to range from €127 to €190, assuming an average fuel price of about €2.15 per liter and typical vehicle efficiency. The trip typically takes 9 to 10 hours depending on traffic and stops. Add about €66 in road tolls and vignettes (CH, AT, HU), so the total one-way cost with fuel starts around €193.

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