The average train between Budapest and Zittau takes 14h 56m and the fastest train takes 12h 43m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zittau. 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 day between Budapest and Zittau. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Zittau at 12:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Kolin and take an average of 14h 56m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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17h 50m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Budapest to Zittau? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zittau. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zittau station via Kolin. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 56m.
Budapest to Zittau train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Zittau train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Liberec station.
Book your Budapest to Zittau train tickets online with Railjet, ARRIVA Cz and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Zittau is 487.1 km. The road distance is 734 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zittau Bahnhof via Kolin, Ceska Lipa Hlavni Nadrazi, and Liberec in around 10h 58m.