The average train between Budapest and Hasselt takes 24h 4m and the fastest train takes 20h 42m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Hasselt. 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 twice daily between Budapest and Hasselt. The earliest departure is at 9:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Hasselt at 12:37 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 24h 4m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Hasselt. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Hasselt station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 4m.
Budapest to Hasselt train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Hasselt train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Hasselt station.
Book your Budapest to Hasselt train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Hasselt is 1,064 km. The road distance is 1,453 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Hasselt via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Liège-Guillemins in around 15h 24m.