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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Basel takes 12h 3m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Basel. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

12h 3m
Duration
1,110 km
Distance
CHF 170
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Budapest to Basel train times

Trains run once daily between Budapest and Basel. The service departs Budapest at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Basel at 18:52:00. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 2m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 8m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetSBB GmbH12h 8m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Basel? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Basel.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,110.2 km
  • Duration: 12h 3m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Basel SBB via Zuerich Hb and Zürich HB in around 12h 11m.

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