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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest Keleti Station and Bucharest takes 15h 43m and the fastest train takes 14h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest Keleti Station to Bucharest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

15h 43m
Duration
846 km
Distance
$45
Average price
3 times a day
Frequency

Budapest Keleti Station to Bucharest train times

Trains run 3 times a day between Budapest Keleti Station and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 5:05 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest Keleti Station is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 10:37 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 15h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 16h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 27m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 16h 32m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 18m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 32m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 16h 32m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 18m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 32m • Direct

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    train train 16h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 27m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    train train 16h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 27m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 18, 2026

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    train train 16h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 27m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 19, 2026

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    train train 16h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 16h 13m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 14h 27m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest Keleti Station to Bucharest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest Keleti Station to Bucharest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 846.2 km
  • Duration: 15h 43m

What companies run services between Budapest Keleti Station, Hungary and Bucharest, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord every 4 hours. Tickets cost $40–55 and the journey takes 14h 20m.

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