Budapest to Erfurt trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Erfurt takes 10h 8m and the fastest train takes 8h 46m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Erfurt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

10h 8m
Duration: 941 km
Distance: €178
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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9h 21m

€143–289

Budapest to Erfurt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Erfurt. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 8:55 PM which arrives into Erfurt at 12:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 10h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

8:55 PM → 12:44 PM
Arrives next day
15h 49m • 2 changes

Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

5:55 AM → 2:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
7:58 AM → 4:44 PM
8h 46m • 2 changes
8:55 AM → 5:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
9:55 AM → 6:44 PM
8h 49m • 2 changes
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