Budapest to Helmstedt trains

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The average train between Budapest and Helmstedt takes 13h 58m and the fastest train takes 11h 57m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Helmstedt. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

13h 58m
Duration: 1,165 km
Distance: €224
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Nuremberg

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Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Nuernberg Hbftrain Ice
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Magdeburg Hbftrain 55 / ...
Take the train from Magdeburg Hbf to Helmstedt, Bahnhoftrain

12h 6m

€180–363

Budapest to Helmstedt train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Budapest and Helmstedt. 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 Helmstedt at 2:12 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 13h 58m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
11:58 AM → 11:55 PM
11h 57m • 4 changes
1:55 PM → 5:12 AM
Arrives next day
15h 17m • 4 changes
3:55 PM → 11:12 AM
Arrives next day
19h 17m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, November 8, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

5:55 AM → 6:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
7:58 AM → 8:12 PM
12h 14m • 4 changes
8:55 AM → 9:12 PM
12h 17m • 4 changes
9:55 AM → 10:45 PM
12h 50m • 4 changes
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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Helmstedt? 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.

Map of how to get from Budapest to Helmstedt.

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Distance: 1,165.3 km
Duration: 13h 58m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Helmstedt, Germany?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Helmstedt, Bahnhof via Wien Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf, Halle(Saale)Hbf, and Magdeburg Hbf in around 12h 6m.

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