The average train between Budapest and Lugano takes 16h 46m and the fastest train takes 13h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lugano. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Lugano at 8:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 16h 46m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lugano station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Budapest to Lugano train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Lugano is 785 km. The road distance is 1,232 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lugano via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 49m.
