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Budapest to Bucureşti trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Bucureşti takes 14h 51m and the fastest train takes 14h 43m. There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Bucureşti. 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 51m
Duration
868 km
Distance
$240
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Budapest to Bucureşti train times

Trains run once daily between Budapest and Bucureşti. The service departs Budapest at 9:55 PM at night, which arrives into Bucureşti at 13:38:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 14h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    train train 15h 43m • Direct

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Departing Tuesday, October 27, 2026

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    train train 14h 43m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Bucureşti? 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: 868 km
  • Duration: 14h 51m

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

ÖBB operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Bucuresti Nord twice daily. Tickets cost $200–340 and the journey takes 14h 43m.

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