The average train between Bern and Budapest takes 14h 8m and the fastest train takes 11h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Bern 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.
Trains run 3 times a day between Bern and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:00 AM at night, and the last departure from Bern is at 11:02 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 14h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Bern to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Bern to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bern station and arriving at Budapest station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 8m.
Bern to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Bern station.
Bern to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Bern to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Bern and Budapest is 876.8 km. The road distance is 1,139 km.
You can take a train from Bern to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 2m.