The average train between Rotkreuz and Budapest takes 13h 14m and the fastest train takes 11h 14m. The train service runs several times per day from Rotkreuz 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 Rotkreuz and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:48 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rotkreuz is at 3:48 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 13h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Rotkreuz to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Rotkreuz to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Rotkreuz station and arriving at Budapest station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 14m.
Rotkreuz to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Rotkreuz to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Rotkreuz to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Rotkreuz and Budapest is 800.1 km. The road distance is 1,060 km.
You can take a train from Rotkreuz to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 43m.