The train between Lugano and Budapest takes 33h 28m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Lugano 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 6 times a week between Lugano and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 10:30 AM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 33h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Lugano to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Lugano station and arriving at Budapest station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 28m.
Lugano to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, depart from Lugano station.
Lugano to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.
Book your Lugano to Budapest train tickets online with Trenitalia EuroCity, Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) and RegioJet.
The distance between Lugano and Budapest is 785 km. The road distance is 1,199 km.
You can take a train from Lugano to Budapest-Kelenföld via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 14h 6m.
