The average train between Heidelberg and Budapest takes 9h 52m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg to Budapest. 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 Heidelberg and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 9:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 1:13 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 9h 52m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg station and arriving at Budapest station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 52m.
Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Heidelberg to Budapest train tickets online with Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Railjet and ÖBB EuroCity.
The distance between Heidelberg and Budapest is 791.5 km. The road distance is 1,027 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 38m.