The average train between Budapest and Rome takes 18h 57m 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.
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 57m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Rome. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Rome station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 57m.
Budapest to Rome train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Rome train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Book your Budapest to Rome train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Rome is 808.4 km. The road distance is 1,422 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Tiburtina via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 14h 34m.
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