Train Zurich to Budapest from Ft 66,313 | Tickets & Timetables

Trip Overview

The average train between Zurich and Budapest takes 12h 22m and the fastest train takes 10h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Zurich 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.

12h 22m
Duration: 1,022 km
Distance: Ft 66,313
Average price: 3 times a day
Frequency

Train

best

Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

11h 5m

Ft 42,941–88,557

Zurich to Budapest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Zurich and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:40 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Zurich is at 4:40 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:05 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, May 21, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Friday, May 22, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, May 23, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, May 24, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
16h 22m • 1 change

Departing Monday, May 25, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
4:40 PM → 9:05 AM
Arrives next day
16h 25m • 1 change

Departing Tuesday, May 26, 2026

6:40 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change
12:40 PM → 11:02 PM
10h 22m • 1 change

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