The train between Budapest and Zurich takes 11h 3m. There is at least one train per day 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 once daily between Budapest and Zurich. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Zurich at 5:53 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 11h 3m. 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 11h 3m.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Zurich train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zürich HB station.
Book your Budapest to Zurich train tickets online with Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
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 Zürich HB via Sargans in around 11h 23m.
