The average train between Zug and Budapest takes 12h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. The train service runs several times per day from Zug 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 Zug and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:26 AM at night, and the last departure from Zug is at 4:01 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Zürich HB and take an average of 12h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Zug to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zug station and arriving at Budapest station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 58m.
Zug to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from Zuerich Hb station.
Zug to Budapest train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Zug to Budapest train tickets online with Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Zug and Budapest is 793.2 km. The road distance is 1,051 km.
You can take a train from Zug to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 41m.