The average train between Budapest and Rome takes 19h 14m and the fastest train takes 14h 10m. 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 11:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 19h 14m. 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 19h 14m.
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 Termini station.
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The distance between Budapest and Rome is 808.4 km. The road distance is 1,426 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Termini via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 14h 41m.