The average train between Budapest and Rotterdam takes 19h 42m and the fastest train takes 15h 4m. 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 4 times a day between Budapest and Rotterdam. The earliest departure is at 5:53 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Rotterdam at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 19h 42m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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23h 4m • 3 changesWant 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-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Rotterdam Centraal station via Wien Hbf station, Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf station and Bruxelles Midi station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 42m.
Budapest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Rotterdam train services, operated by Eurostar, arrive at Rotterdam Centraal station.
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The distance between Budapest and Rotterdam is 1154.1 km. The road distance is 1364 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Rotterdam Centraal via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 54m.