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Budapest to Lake Maggiore trains

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Trip Overview

The train between Budapest and Lake Maggiore takes 12h 55m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Lake Maggiore. 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 55m
Duration
1,196 km
Distance
€239
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Budapest to Lake Maggiore train times

Trains run once daily between Budapest and Lake Maggiore. The service departs Budapest at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Lake Maggiore at 19:45:00. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 12h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Lake Maggiore? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Lake Maggiore.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,196.4 km
  • Duration: 12h 55m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Lake Maggiore, Italy?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Locarno via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Bellinzona in around 13h 8m.

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