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Duration 17h 19m
Distance 821.3 km
Average price 25 000 Ft
Frequency 4/day

Trip overview

The average train between Bucharest and Budapest takes 17h 19m and the fastest train takes 15h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Bucharest 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.

Train

  1. Bucharest
  2. Loekoeshaza
  3. Budapest
15h 51m
22 592 Ft - 24 501 Ft

Bucharest to Budapest train times

Trains run four times a day between Bucharest and Budapest. The service departs Bucharest at 21:00 at night, which arrives into Budapest at 14:04. All services require a transfer at Lokoshaza and take an average of 17h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
Train services typically run at the following times each day These schedules are estimated
These schedules are estimated: The schedules shown above are estimated schedules based on typical services on the average day and may vary depending on when you plan to travel. Please make sure you confirm the departure/arrival times and availability with the operator before planning your trip.

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Bucharest 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.

Yes, there is an overnight train departing from Bucuresti Nord and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. This train operates every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 6m.

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The distance between Bucharest and Budapest is 654 km. The road distance is 821.3 km.

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Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucharest station.

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Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.

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You can take a train from Bucharest to Budapest via Lokoshaza and Loekoeshaza in around 15h 51m.
Train operators
Romanian Railways (CFR)
Ave. Duration
11h 29m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
Phone
0219521
Email
petitii@cfrcalatori.ro
Website
cfrcalatori.ro
Train from Bucharest to Lokoshaza
Ave. Duration
11h 29m
Frequency
4 times a day
Estimated price
18 000 Ft - 21 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Train from Loekoeshaza to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration
3h 22m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
7 000 Ft - 8 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/
Night train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration
16h 6m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
25 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cfrcalatori.ro/en/

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