The average train between Bucuresti and Budapest takes 16h 45m and the fastest train takes 16h 44m. There is at least one train per day from Bucuresti 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 once daily between Bucuresti and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Bucuresti is at 5:06 AM which arrives into Budapest at 8:50 PM. All services require a transfer at Gara de Nord 1 and take an average of 16h 45m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Bucuresti to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti station and arriving at Budapest station via Budapest-Keleti. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 45m.
Bucuresti to Budapest train services, operated by Metrorex, depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucuresti to Budapest train services, operated by Metrorex, arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Bucuresti and Budapest is 643.1 km. The road distance is 843 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 22,000–25,000 and the journey takes 16h 21m.
