The average train between Budapest and Geneva takes 22h 36m and the fastest train takes 16h 35m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Geneva. 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 6 times a week between Budapest and Geneva. The service departs Budapest at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Geneva at 08:29:00. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 22h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Geneva. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Genève station via Sargans station and Zuerich Hb station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.
Budapest to Geneva train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Geneva train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.
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The distance between Budapest and Geneva is 990 km. The road distance is 1210 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Genève via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 15h 17m.