The average train between Interlaken and Budapest takes 17h 23m and the fastest train takes 12h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Interlaken to Budapest. 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 3 times a day between Interlaken and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Interlaken is at 8:04 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 17h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Interlaken to Budapest? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Interlaken to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Interlaken station and arriving at Budapest station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 23m.
Interlaken to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Interlaken West station.
Interlaken to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Interlaken to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Interlaken and Budapest is 850.6 km. The road distance is 1,196 km.
You can take a train from Interlaken West to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 14h.