The average train between Luthern and Budapest takes 14h 2m and the fastest train takes 11h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Luthern 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 twice daily between Luthern and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Luthern is at 9:35 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 14h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Luthern to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Luthern station and arriving at Budapest station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.
Luthern to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Luzern station.
Luthern to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Luthern to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Luthern and Budapest is 810.7 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a train from Luzern to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 56m.