The average train between Budapest-Nyugati and Bucharest takes 15h 3m and the fastest train takes 14h 53m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest-Nyugati 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.
Trains run once daily between Budapest-Nyugati and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:30 PM at night, and the last departure from Budapest-Nyugati is at 9:45 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 15h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharest. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati station and arriving at Bucharest station via Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.
Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Koebanya-Kispest station.
Budapest-Nyugati to Bucharest train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Budapest-Nyugati and Bucharest is 643.1 km. The road distance is 867 km.
ÖBB operates a train from Koebanya-Kispest to Bucuresti Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $200–370 and the journey takes 14h 25m.