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Trip Overview

The train between Budapest and Bucharest takes 14h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest 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.

14h 43m
Duration
868 km
Distance
$240
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Budapest to Bucharest train times

Trains run once daily between Budapest and Bucharest. The earliest departure is at 9:55 PM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 PM which arrives into Bucharest at 1:38 PM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest 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.

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  • Distance: 867.6 km
  • Duration: 14h 43m

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

ÖBB operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $200–350 and the journey takes 14h 43m.

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