The average train between Rome and Budapest takes 16h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 3m. The train service runs several times per day from Rome 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 Rome and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Rome is at 12:55 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Venezia Mestre and take an average of 16h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Rome to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Rome station and arriving at Budapest station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 51m.
Rome to Budapest train services, operated by ItaloTreno, depart from Roma Termini station.
Rome to Budapest train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Rome to Budapest train tickets online with ItaloTreno, Railjet and 2 other operators.
The distance between Rome and Budapest is 808.4 km. The road distance is 1,426 km.
You can take a train from Roma Termini to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Venezia Mestre and Wien Hbf in around 14h 54m.
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