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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$161
Average price
$161
Fastest journey
12 h 32 m
Average duration
12 h 32 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
706 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from St. Moritz to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from St. Moritz to Budapest will cost around $161 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $161.
Of the 1 trains that leave St. Moritz for Budapest on Tue, Jun 16, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 16 the direct trains cover the 706 km distance in an average of 12 h 32 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 32 m .
On Tue, Jun 16 the slowest trains will take 12 h 32 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from St. Moritz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $21. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 42m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $21, and a train costs an average of $87.
Distance: 438 miles (706 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $67 Average price Cheapest | $114 Average price | $231 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 2m Average total duration 11h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 42m Average total duration Fastest 1h 42m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 36h 7m Average total duration 35h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 50m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from St. Moritz to Budapest:
A flight is $47 (€38) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from St. Moritz to Budapest costing on average $114 (€92).
A flight is $85 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from St. Moritz to Budapest costing on average $152 (€123).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 11h 32m.
Bus takes on average 35h 37m.
Tickets start at around $152 (€123) compared to roughly $231 (€187) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $79 (€64). The journey takes 11h 32m versus 9h 50m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for St. Moritz to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 16. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:47 AM St. Moritz | 12h32 | 11:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Trains from St. Moritz to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 11h 32m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $87 (€70) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 03:17, the last at 21:02. The fastest train covers the 438 miles (706 km) distance in 12h 32m.
Distance 438 miles (706 km) |
Average train duration 11h 32m |
Cheapest ticket price $87 (€70) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 32m |
First train 3:17 AM |
Last train 9:02 PM |
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Budapest Keleti Railway Station, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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