The average train between Budapest and Trieste takes 15h 32m and the fastest train takes 9h 17m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Trieste. 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 once daily between Budapest and Trieste. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:55 PM which arrives into Trieste at 2:16 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Trieste Centrale station via Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 32m.
Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Trieste Centrale station.
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The distance between Budapest and Trieste is 451.7 km. The road distance is 529 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Trieste Centrale via Wien Hbf in around 10h 3m.