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Travel from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by train in 10 hours 40 minutes
If you want to know more about the journey from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by train, look no further!
The average journey time from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by train is 12 hours 39 minutes, although on the fastest services it can take just 10 hours 40 minutes. Around 16 trains per day travel the 492 miles (793 km) between these two destinations. Direct trains are usually available every day on the route to Zürich. As the main train operator on this route, you'll probably be travelling on a ÖBB service for all or at least part of your journey to Zürich.
Book train tickets from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich in advance instead of buying them on the day and they can start from £43.58. We'll always highlight the cheapest prices when you search in our Journey Planner.
Ready to book? Start your search for cheap train tickets with us today. Keep reading for more information, including our timetable where you can view first and last train times, as well as tips on how to find cheap train tickets.
Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by train
It takes an average of 12h 39m to travel from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by train, over a distance of around 492 miles (793 km). There are normally 16 trains per day travelling from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich and tickets for this journey start from £43.58 when you book in advance.
| First train | 03:17 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 20:40 | |
| Departure station | Budapest-Keleti | |
| Arrival station | Zürich | |
| Journey time | From 10h 40m | |
| Distance | 492 miles (793 km) | |
| Frequency | 16 trains per day | |
| Changes | Direct trains available | |
| Price | From £43.58 | |
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ÖBB trains from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich
ÖBB is the major railway company for Austria, subdivided into several subsidiaries, responsible for certain areas of transport, such as long distance and local transport, the operation of postal buses and the transport of goods. Railjet is ÖBB's high-speed train, which travels at speeds of up to 143 mph (230 km/h) and connects the main Austrian cities with Germany, Hungary, Switzerland, the Czech Republic and Italy.
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Cheap train tickets from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Budapest-Keleti to Zürich by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.