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There are 6 ways to get from Czechia to Hungary by train, bus, car, subway or plane

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Train  •  6h 44m

  1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati Ec

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Train via Budapest Kelenfold Train Station  •  7h 11m

  1. Take the train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station RegioJet / ...

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Bus  •  7h 40m

  1. Take the bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station 260 / ...

Drive  •  4h 52m

  1. Drive from Prague to Budapest 527.2 km

Subway, fly to Budapest, train  •  4h 14m

  1. Take the subway from Staroměstská to Nádraží Veleslavín
  2. Fly from Prague (PRG) to Budapest (BUD) PRG - BUD
  3. Take the train from Ferihegy to Zuglo

Fly to Vienna, train  •  4h 36m

  1. Fly from Prague (PRG) to Vienna (VIE) PRG - VIE
  2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer

Czechia to Hungary by train

The train journey time between Czechia and Hungary is around 6h 44m and covers a distance of around 606 km. Operated by Czech Railways (ČD), the Czechia to Hungary train service departs from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arrives in Budapest-Nyugati. Typically 35 trains run weekly, although weekend and holiday schedules can vary so check in advance.

35 Weekly Trains
6h 44m Average Duration
15 000 Ft Cheapest Price
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The cheapest way to get from Czechia to Hungary is to train via Budapest Kelenfold Train Station which costs 550 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 7h 11m.

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The quickest way to get from Czechia to Hungary is to subway and fly and train which costs 900 Kč - 6 000 Kč and takes 4h 14m.

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No, there is no direct bus from Czechia to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Prague and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Sasadi út and Győri út. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 40m.

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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati. Services depart five times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 6h 44m.

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The distance between Czechia and Hungary is 419 km. The road distance is 527.2 km.

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The best way to get from Czechia to Hungary without a car is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs 1 000 Kč - 2 200 Kč.

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The train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati takes 6h 44m including transfers and departs five times a day.

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Czechia to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Prague station.

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Czechia to Hungary train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

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The best way to get from Czechia to Hungary is to train which takes 6h 44m and costs 1 000 Kč - 2 200 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 000 Kč - 1 500 Kč and takes 7h 40m.

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Map of how to get from Czechia to Hungary.
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  • Distance: 418.9 km
  • Duration: 6h 44m

What companies run services between Czechia and Hungary?

Czech Railways (ČD) operates a train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati 5 times a day. Tickets cost 15 000 Ft - 34 000 Ft and the journey takes 6h 44m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station 5 times a day. Tickets cost 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft and the journey takes 7h 5m.

Airlines
Austrian Airlines
Website
austrian.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest via Vienna
Ave. Duration
3h 10m
When
Monday to Saturday
Estimated price
48 000 Ft - 140 000 Ft
Flights from Prague to Vienna
Ave. Duration
55 min
When
Every day
Estimated price
49 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft
Ryanair
Website
ryanair.com
Flights from Prague to Budapest
Ave. Duration
1h 10m
When
Monday, Friday and Saturday
Estimated price
11 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft
Train operators
Czech Railways (ČD)
Phone
+420 221 111 122
Email
info@cd.cz
Website
cd.cz
Train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Budapest-Nyugati
Ave. Duration
6h 44m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
15 000 Ft - 34 000 Ft
Website
https://www.cd.cz/en/default.htm
2nd Class
15 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
Business
22 100 Ft - 22 400 Ft
1st Class
22 000 Ft - 34 000 Ft
RegioJet
Phone
+420 222 222 221
Email
info@regiojet.cz
Website
regiojet.com
Train from Prague Central Train Station Wilsonova to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station
Ave. Duration
6h 46m
Frequency
Every 4 hours
Estimated price
8 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
8 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
1st Class
27 000 Ft - 28 000 Ft
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
Ave. Duration
1h 22m
Frequency
Twice daily
Estimated price
2 400 Ft - 8 500 Ft
Website
https://regiojet.com/
2nd Class
2 400 Ft - 3 400 Ft
1st Class
5 500 Ft - 8 500 Ft
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
Phone
+36 (1) 3 49 49 49
Website
mavcsoport.hu
Train from Ferihegy to Zuglo
Ave. Duration
17 min
Frequency
Every 15 minutes
Estimated price
270 Ft - 330 Ft
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
Ave. Duration
1h 12m
Frequency
3 times a day
Estimated price
2 100 Ft - 2 500 Ft
Website
https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
Swiss Railways (SBB/CFF/FFS)
Phone
+41 848 44 66 88
Website
sbb.ch
Train from Wien Hbf to Gyoer
Ave. Duration
1h 11m
Frequency
Once daily
Estimated price
16 000 Ft - 30 000 Ft
Website
https://www.sbb.ch/en/home.html
Bus operators
FlixBus
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
Phone
+49 30 300 137 300
Email
service@flixbus.com
Website
flixbus.de
Bus from Prague to Budapest Kelenföld bus station
Ave. Duration
7h 5m
Frequency
5 times a day
Estimated price
15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
Website
https://www.flixbus.co.uk
Frequently asked questions
Is there Wi-Fi on FlixBus?
Yes - FlixBus offers free Wi-Fi
Are there power outlets on FlixBus?
Yes
Does FlixBus offer meals or snacks?
Yes - snacks and drinks may be purchased from the driver. Please note, this is not available on all services.
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The quickest flight from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport is the direct flight which takes 1h 10m.

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Czechia to Hungary bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Kelenföld bus station.

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Czechia to Hungary train services, operated by Czech Railways (ČD), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.

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Yes, the driving distance between Czechia to Hungary is 527 km. It takes approximately 4h 52m to drive from Czechia to Hungary.

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Ryanair and Austrian Airlines offer flights from Prague Airport to Budapest Airport.

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