The average train between Budapest and Central Europe takes 8h 32m and the fastest train takes 8h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Central Europe. 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 every 4 hours between Budapest and Central Europe. The earliest departure is at 5:30 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 5:30 PM which arrives into Central Europe at 4:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Kolín and take an average of 8h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.


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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Central Europe? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Central Europe. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Central Europe station via Kolín. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 32m.
Budapest to Central Europe train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati pu station.
Budapest to Central Europe train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Kolín station.
The distance between Budapest and Central Europe is 418.7 km. The road distance is 590 km.
Railways of Slovak Republic (ZSSK) operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Kolín every 4 hours. Tickets cost Kč 600–1,200 and the journey takes 6h 14m.