The average train between Budapest and Rotterdam takes 18h 13m and the fastest train takes 15h 45m. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 9:40 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 18h 13m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Rotterdam. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Rotterdam station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 13m.
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 Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Budapest and Rotterdam is 1,154.1 km. The road distance is 1,553 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Rotterdam Centraal via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Düsseldorf Hbf, and Utrecht Centraal in around 15h 26m.