The average train between Nitra and Budapest takes 2h 20m and the fastest train takes 2h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Nitra 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 every 4 hours between Nitra and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nitra is at 6:10 PM which arrives into Budapest at 8:28 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 2h 20m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Nitra to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Nitra station and arriving at Budapest station via Nove Zamky. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2h 20m.
Nitra to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), depart from Nitra station.
Nitra to Budapest train services, operated by Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Nitra and Budapest is 114.8 km. The road distance is 157 km.
You can take a train from Nitra to Budapest-Nyugati via Nove Zamky in around 3h 13m.