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Trip Overview

The average train between Basel and Budapest takes 14h 21m and the fastest train takes 11h 55m. The train service runs several times per day from Basel to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

14h 21m
Duration
1,110 km
Distance
Ft 81,231
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train Tgv / ...
  2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
  3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
13h 19m
Ft 54,247–124,886

Basel to Budapest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Basel and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:07 AM at night, and the last departure from Basel is at 3:33 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 14h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,110.2 km
  • Duration: 14h 21m

What companies run services between Basel, Switzerland and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Basel SBB to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 19m.

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