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The train between Bucuresti and Budapest takes 16h 46m. 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 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Gara de Nord 1 and take an average of 16h 46m. 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 Nord station and arriving at Budapest-Keleti station via Budapest-Keleti station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 46m.
Bucuresti to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Bucuresti to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Bucuresti and Budapest is 643.1 km. The road distance is 821 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti 3 times a day. Tickets cost Ft 22,000–24,000 and the journey takes 14h 51m.
