The average train between Budapest and Zermatt takes 22h 36m and the fastest train takes 16h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zermatt. 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 Zermatt. 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 Zermatt at 7:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 36m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zermatt. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zermatt station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 36m.
Budapest to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Zermatt train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Visp station.
Book your Budapest to Zermatt train tickets online with Railjet, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Zermatt is 874.8 km. The road distance is 1,268 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zermatt via Wien Hbf, Sargans, Olten, and Visp in around 17h 9m.