The average train between Budapest and Carei takes 5h 30m and the fastest train takes 4h 51m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Carei. 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 4 times a day between Budapest and Carei. The earliest departure is at 3:40 AM at night, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:22 PM which arrives into Carei at 11:13 PM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 5h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Carei. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Carei station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 30m.
Budapest to Carei train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Carei train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Carei station.
The distance between Budapest and Carei is 257.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Carei via Debrecen in around 5h 31m.