The average train between Budapest and Lax takes 20h 29m and the fastest train takes 16h 23m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lax. 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Lax. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Lax at 7:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 20h 29m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.




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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Lax? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lax. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lax station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 29m.
Budapest to Lax train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lax train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Brig station.
Book your Budapest to Lax train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lax is 837.5 km. The road distance is 1,256 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lax via Wien Hbf, Sargans, Olten, Brig, and Brig Bahnhofplatz in around 16h 41m.