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.
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.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Switzerland. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Switzerland station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 58m.
Budapest to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Switzerland train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
Book your Budapest to Switzerland train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Budapest and Switzerland is 820.4 km. The road distance is 1,024 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zürich Stadelhofen via Sargans, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 11h 37m.