The average train between Hungary and Lucerne takes 23h 7m and the fastest train takes 16h 40m. The train service runs several times per day from Hungary to Lucerne. 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 twice daily between Hungary and Lucerne. The earliest departure is at 7:45 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Hungary is at 2:45 PM which arrives into Lucerne at 8:25 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 23h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hungary to Lucerne? 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 Hungary to Lucerne. However, there are services departing from Hungary station and arriving at Lucerne station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 7m.
Hungary to Lucerne train services, operated by RegioJet, depart from Budapest-Deli station.
Hungary to Lucerne train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Luzern station.
Book your Hungary to Lucerne train tickets online with RegioJet, Railjet and Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS).
The distance between Hungary and Lucerne is 846.9 km. The road distance is 1,121 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Deli to Luzern via Wien Hbf, Zuerich Hb, and Zürich HB in around 13h 45m.