The average train between Budapest and Zurich takes 14h 55m and the fastest train takes 13h 25m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Budapest to Zurich. 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 Zurich. 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 Zurich at 8:20 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 14h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zurich. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zurich station via Sargans. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 55m.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zuerich Hb station.
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The distance between Budapest and Zurich is 788.6 km. The road distance is 1,022 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hb via Sargans in around 11h 34m.
