The average train between Zvolen and Budapest takes 5h 33m and the fastest train takes 4h 58m. The train service runs several times per day from Zvolen to Budapest. 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 every 4 hours between Zvolen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 4:46 AM at night, and the last departure from Zvolen is at 4:51 PM which arrives into Budapest at 10:28 PM. All services require a transfer at Šurany and take an average of 5h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Zvolen to Budapest? 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 Zvolen to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Zvolen station and arriving at Budapest station via Šurany. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 33m.
Zvolen to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Zvolen mesto station.
Zvolen to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Zvolen and Budapest is 119.9 km. The road distance is 252 km.
You can take a train from Zvolen mesto to Budapest-Nyugati via Šurany, Surany, and Nove Zamky in around 5h 3m.