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Trip Overview

The average train between Heidelberg and Budapest takes 17h 1m and the fastest train takes 11h 1m. 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.

17h 1m
Duration
1,025 km
Distance
Ft 66,875
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Heidelberg to Budapest train times

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 1:14 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 17h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Österreichische BundesbahnenRegioJet24h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet24h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet24h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet24h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet24h 1m • 2 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetRegioJet11h 1m • 2 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Heidelberg to Budapest? 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.

Map of how to get from Heidelberg to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,025.1 km
  • Duration: 17h 1m

What companies run services between Heidelberg, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Deli via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Meidling in around 10h 57m.

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