The average train between Prague and Budapest takes 6h 58m and the fastest train takes 6h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Prague 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 Prague and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:37 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Prague is at 1:37 PM which arrives into Budapest at 8:28 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 6h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Prague station and arriving at Budapest station. Services depart every 4 hours, and operate Twice daily. The journey takes approximately 6h 58m.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.
Prague to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
Book your Prague to Budapest train tickets online with ÖBB EuroCity and RegioJet.
The distance between Prague and Budapest is 444.2 km. The road distance is 606 km.
ÖBB EuroCity operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati 5 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 48,000–50,000 and the journey takes 6h 51m. RegioJet also services this route 3 times a day.
