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The train between Budapest and Zermatt takes 16h 58m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Zermatt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

16h 58m
Duration
1,268 km
Distance
CHF 280
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Zermatt train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Zermatt. The service departs Budapest at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Zermatt at 23:48:00. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 16h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn16h 58m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn16h 58m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Zermatt? 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 Zermatt.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,267.5 km
  • Duration: 16h 58m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zermatt via Sargans, Olten, and Visp in around 15h 57m.

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