The average train between Budapest (Station) and Bucharest takes 15h 42m and the fastest train takes 14h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest (Station) to Bucharest. 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 3 times a day between Budapest (Station) and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest (Station) is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 10:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest (Station) station and arriving at Bucharest station. Services depart 3 times a day, and operate Once daily. The journey takes approximately 15h 42m.
Budapest (Station) to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest (Station) to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Budapest (Station) and Bucharest is 640.7 km. The road distance is 846 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord 3 times a day. Tickets cost $45–55 and the journey takes 14h 27m.
