The train between Budapest and Zurich takes 11h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zurich. 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 Zurich. 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 Zurich at 11:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zurich station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Budapest and Zurich is 788.6 km. The road distance is 1,055 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hb via Wien Hbf in around 12h 25m.
