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Compare 2 ways to go from Budapest to Lugano

Average PriceUS$67 - US$119Average Duration20h 15m
20kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
CheapestFastest
Average PriceUS$93 - US$93Average Duration20h 42m
19kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Most eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the bus from Budapest to Lugano

Among the sustainable travel choices, the bus stands out as a good way to reach Lugano. The journey takes about 20 hours 15 minutes, and with fares starting at just US$67, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

19bus per day
20h 15mAverage Duration
US$67Cheapest ticket
20kgCO₂ emissions

Train Budapest to Lugano: Trip Overview

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Average Ticket PriceUS$93
Average train trip duration20h 42m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure2:58pm
Distance782 km

Budapest to Lugano Train

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Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Lugano from Budapest, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Budapest - Lugano

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Lugano cost?

    The average train ticket price from Budapest to Lugano is US$93. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Budapest to Lugano is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the trip from Budapest to Lugano?

    A train trip between Budapest and Lugano is around 20h 42m, although the fastest train will take about 20h 42m. This is the time it takes to travel the 786 km that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily trains are there between Budapest and Lugano?

    The number of trains from Budapest to Lugano can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Budapest to Lugano by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Budapest and Lugano is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Lugano.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Lugano you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Budapest and Lugano, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Tune out to the fine sounds of your best music playlist on your train trip from Budapest to Lugano while indulging in miles on end of beautiful scenic views.

Did you know?

Some trains in Sweden can recover more than a fifth of the energy they use by braking. This is especially true with ore trains as they descend from Narvik to Kiruna.

The longest train journey in the world is between Europe and Asia. This long journey starts from Porto in Portugal and crosses the whole European continent to reach Hanoi in Vietnam in 12 days while travelling more than 17,000 km.

The first high-speed train line was inaugurated in 1964, in Japan, to connect Tokyo with Osaka. It was during the Olympics that the first passengers travelled aboard the Shinkansen at a speed of 210 km / h.

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Train from Lugano to Budapest

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