The average train between Milan and Budapest takes 23h and the fastest train takes 20h 47m. The train service runs several times per day from Milan 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 Milan and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:15 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Milan is at 6:45 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 23h. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Milan to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Milan station and arriving at Budapest station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h.
Milan to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, depart from Milano Centrale station.
Milan to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia Frecce, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Milan to Budapest train tickets online with Trenitalia Frecce, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Milan and Budapest is 786.8 km. The road distance is 1,180 km.
You can take a train from Milano Centrale to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf in around 12h 58m.