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Trip Overview

The average train between Lugano and Budapest takes 16h 38m and the fastest train takes 12h 32m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

16h 38m
Duration
1,199 km
Distance
Ft 88,813
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best
  1. Take the train from Lugano 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
14h 3m
Ft 57,727–124,522

Lugano to Budapest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Lugano and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lugano is at 9:30 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 16h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,199.1 km
  • Duration: 16h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lugano to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zuerich Hb and Wien Hbf in around 14h 3m.

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