The train between Budapest and Nitra takes 2h 19m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Nitra. 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 every 4 hours between Budapest and Nitra. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Nitra at 7:49 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Nitra. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Nitra station via Nove Zamky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 19m.
Budapest to Nitra train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Nitra train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Nitra station.
The distance between Budapest and Nitra is 114.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Nitra via Nove Zamky in around 3h 4m.