Jena to Budapest trains

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The average train between Jena and Budapest takes 14h and the fastest train takes 11h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Jena 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.

14h
Duration: 1,104 km
Distance: Ft 84,028
Average price: 4 times a day
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbftrain Rb / ...
Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 28 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain 961 / ...
Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Rjx

11h 19m

Ft 49,521–288,340

Jena to Budapest train times

Trains run 4 times a day between Jena and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 1:47 AM at night, and the last departure from Jena is at 10:43 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Erfurt Hbf and take an average of 14h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, July 9, 2026

7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes
10:43 PM → 3:02 PM
Arrives next day
16h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, July 10, 2026

7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, July 11, 2026

2:47 AM → 3:02 PM
12h 15m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, July 12, 2026

1:47 AM → 3:02 PM
13h 15m • 5 changes
7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes
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Departing Monday, July 13, 2026

7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes
10:43 PM → 3:02 PM
Arrives next day
16h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 14, 2026

7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
2:38 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 24m • 5 changes
10:43 PM → 3:02 PM
Arrives next day
16h 19m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, July 15, 2026

7:38 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes
11:38 AM → 11:02 PM
11h 24m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Jena 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 Jena to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,103.6 km
Duration: 14h

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Erfurt Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 19m.

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