The average train between Budapest and Lugano takes 21h 45m and the fastest train takes 16h 3m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Budapest to Lugano. 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 5 times a week between Budapest and Lugano. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:55 AM which arrives into Lugano at 10:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 21h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lugano. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lugano station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 45m.
Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lugano train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lugano station.
Book your Budapest to Lugano train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Budapest and Lugano is 785 km. The road distance is 1,199 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lugano via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 58m.
