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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Racu takes 19h 22m and the fastest train takes 16h 11m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Racu. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

19h 22m
Duration
711 km
Distance
$44
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Racu train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Racu. The earliest departure is at 6:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:40 PM which arrives into Racu at 3:09 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 19h 22m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)16h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 29m • 1 change

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)16h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 29m • 1 change

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)16h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 29m • 1 change

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)16h 11m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 29m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)24h 42m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 59m • 1 change

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)22h 15m • 1 change
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)20h 59m • 1 change

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Romanian Railways (CFR)16h 11m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Racu? 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.

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  • Distance: 710.9 km
  • Duration: 19h 22m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Racu, Harghita, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Miercurea Ciuc 5 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 12h 59m.

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