The average train between Matera and Budapest takes 34h 23m and the fastest train takes 26h 53m. The train service runs several times per day from Matera 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 Matera and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Matera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Altamura and take an average of 34h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matera to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Matera station and arriving at Budapest station via Bari Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 34h 23m.
Matera to Budapest train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Altamura station.
Matera to Budapest train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Matera and Budapest is 784.1 km. The road distance is 1,794 km.
You can take a train from Matera Centrale Station to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Altamura, Bari Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Wien Hbf in around 21h 47m.