The train between Budapest and Lucerne takes 12h 35m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to 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 once daily between Budapest and Lucerne. 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 Lucerne at 7:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 12h 35m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lucerne station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 35m.
Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lucerne train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Budapest to Lucerne train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Budapest and Lucerne is 810.7 km. The road distance is 1,056 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Luzern via Sargans and Thalwil in around 12h 52m.
