Rome2Rio

Budapest to Rome trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Rome takes 18h 50m and the fastest train takes 14h 59m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Rome. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 50m
Duration
1,419 km
Distance
€248
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Rome train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Rome. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Rome at 9:15 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 18h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetTrenitalia Frecce23h 20m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)RailjetItaloTreno14h 59m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Rome? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Rome.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,418.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 50m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Rome, Italy?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Tiburtina via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 14h 6m.

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