The train between Zurich and Budapest takes 31h 18m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Zurich and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:40 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Zurich is at 12:40 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Meidling and take an average of 31h 18m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Zurich to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zurich station and arriving at Budapest station via Wien Meidling. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 31h 18m.
Zurich to Budapest train services, operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., depart from Zürich HB station.
Zurich to Budapest train services, operated by Železničná spoločnosť Slovensko, a.s., arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.
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The distance between Zurich and Budapest is 788.6 km. The road distance is 1,022 km.
You can take a train from Zürich HB to Budapest-Kelenföld via Wien Meidling and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 11h 9m.