- Distance: 833.2 km
- Duration: 16h 25m
The average train between Bucharest and Budapest takes 16h 25m and the fastest train takes 16h 21m. There is at least one train 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.
Trains run once daily between Bucharest and Budapest. The service departs Bucharest at 5:29 AM in the morning, which arrives into Budapest at 20:55:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 16h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Bucuresti Nord station and arriving at Budapest-Keleti station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h 25m.
Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucharest to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Bucharest and Budapest is 643.4 km. The road distance is 821 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 22,000–24,000 and the journey takes 16h 21m.
