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Trip Overview

The average train between Locarno and Budapest takes 17h 11m and the fastest train takes 12h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Locarno 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.

17h 11m
Duration
1,196 km
Distance
Ft 93,162
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Bellinzona to Zuerich Hbtrain train Ec
  2. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
  3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
15h 2m
Ft 59,688–130,621

Locarno to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Locarno and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:15 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Locarno is at 9:15 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Bellinzona and take an average of 17h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,196.3 km
  • Duration: 17h 11m

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

You can take a train from Locarno to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Bellinzona, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 2m.

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