The average train between Zermatt and Budapest takes 20h 50m and the fastest train takes 16h 25m. The train service runs several times per day from Zermatt 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 Zermatt and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zermatt is at 4:37 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Visp and take an average of 20h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Zermatt 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 Zermatt to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zermatt station and arriving at Budapest station via Olten. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 50m.
Zermatt to Budapest train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, depart from Visp station.
Zermatt to Budapest train services, operated by Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Zermatt to Budapest train tickets online with Matterhorn Gotthard Bahn, SBB GmbH and 3 other operators.
The distance between Zermatt and Budapest is 874.8 km. The road distance is 1,268 km.
You can take a train from Zermatt to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Visp, Olten, Sargans, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 59m.