The average train between Sion and Budapest takes 17h 20m and the fastest train takes 14h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Sion 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 Sion and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:12 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Sion is at 11:20 AM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 17h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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No, there is no direct train from Sion to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Sion station and arriving at Budapest station via Visp. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 20m.
Sion to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Sion station.
Sion to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Sion to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Sion and Budapest is 898.7 km. The road distance is 1,311 km.
You can take a train from Sion to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Visp, Bern, Zürich Flughafen, Zuerich Flughafen, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 34m.