The average train between Budapest and Rotterdam takes 22h 53m and the fastest train takes 16h 7m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Rotterdam. 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 3 times a day between Budapest and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 6:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 7:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 22h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Rotterdam? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 22h 53m.
Budapest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
Book your Budapest to Rotterdam train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Rotterdam is 1,154.1 km. The road distance is 1,511 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Rotterdam Centraal via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 54m.