The average train between Hungary and Bucharest takes 19h 20m and the fastest train takes 15h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Hungary to Bucharest. 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 3 times a day between Hungary and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 2:26 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hungary is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 11:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Keleti pályaudvar M and take an average of 19h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Hungary station and arriving at Bucharest station via Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 20m.
Hungary to Bucharest train services, operated by BKK, depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Hungary to Bucharest train services, operated by BKK, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Hungary and Bucharest is 595.7 km. The road distance is 853 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost $45–55 and the journey takes 14h 27m.