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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Switzerland takes 15h 58m and the fastest train takes 13h 46m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest to Switzerland. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 58m
Duration
1,024 km
Distance
CHF 171
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Switzerland train times

Trains run 3 times a week between Budapest and Switzerland. 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 Switzerland at 8:41 PM. All services require a transfer at Sargans and take an average of 15h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

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    RailjetRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    RailjetRailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)17h 5m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

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    RailjetÖBB EuroCitySwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)13h 46m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Switzerland? 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.

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  • Distance: 1,024 km
  • Duration: 15h 58m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Switzerland?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zürich Stadelhofen via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 37m.

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