The average train between Budapest and Zvolen takes 6h 52m and the fastest train takes 4h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zvolen. 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 Zvolen. 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 Zvolen at 9:09 AM. All services require a transfer at Sturovo and take an average of 6h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zvolen. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zvolen station via Sturovo. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 52m.
Budapest to Zvolen train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Zvolen train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Zvolen Mesto station.
The distance between Budapest and Zvolen is 119.9 km. The road distance is 207 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zvolen Mesto via Sturovo and Levice in around 5h 30m.