The average train between Budapest and Lake Lucerne takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 12h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lake Lucerne. 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 Budapest and Lake Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 11:55 AM which arrives into Lake Lucerne at 7:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lake Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lake Lucerne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 43m.
Budapest to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lake Lucerne train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Luzern station.
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The distance between Budapest and Lake Lucerne is 804.2 km. The road distance is 1,110 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 14h 7m.
