The average train between Olten and Budapest takes 13h 26m and the fastest train takes 11h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Olten 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 Olten and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Olten is at 3:59 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 13h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Olten to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Olten station and arriving at Budapest station via Zürich HB. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 26m.
Olten to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Olten station.
Olten to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Olten to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Olten and Budapest is 837.3 km. The road distance is 1,077 km.
You can take a train from Olten to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 42m.