The average train between Budapest and Italy takes 18h 32m and the fastest train takes 14h 10m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Italy. 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 Italy. The earliest departure is at 5:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 9:55 AM which arrives into Italy at 9:33 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 18h 32m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Italy. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Roma Termini station via Wien Hbf station and Venezia Mestre station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 32m.
Budapest to Italy train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Italy train services, operated by ItaloTreno, arrive at Roma Termini station.
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The distance between Budapest and Italy is 735.7 km. The road distance is 1165 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Termini via Wien Hbf and Venezia Mestre in around 14h 35m.