The average train between Budapest and Amsterdam takes 18h 44m and the fastest train takes 15h 34m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Amsterdam. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Amsterdam. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Amsterdam at 9:32 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 18h 44m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Amsterdam. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Amsterdam station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 44m.
Budapest to Amsterdam train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Amsterdam train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Amsterdam Centraal station.
Book your Budapest to Amsterdam train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Nederlandse Spoorwegen (NS).
The distance between Budapest and Amsterdam is 1,146 km. The road distance is 1,537 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Amsterdam Centraal via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, and Düsseldorf Hbf in around 15h 9m.