The average train between Italy and Budapest takes 17h 11m and the fastest train takes 14h 8m. The train service runs several times per day from Italy 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 Italy and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Italy is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 17h 11m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Italy to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Roma Termini station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via Venezia Mestre station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 11m.
Italy to Budapest train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Italy to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between Italy and Budapest is 735.7 km. The road distance is 1162 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf in around 15h 14m.