The average train between Budapest and Basel takes 12h 53m and the fastest train takes 12h 2m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Basel. 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 once daily between Budapest and Basel. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Basel at 7:52 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 12h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Basel. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Basel station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 53m.
Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Basel train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Basel SBB station.
Book your Budapest to Basel train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Basel is 860.2 km. The road distance is 1,110 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Basel SBB via Sargans in around 12h 46m.
