The train between Budapest and Târgu Jiu takes 13h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Târgu Jiu. 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 6 times a week between Budapest and Târgu Jiu. The earliest departure is at 7:10 PM in the evening, and the last departure from Budapest is at 7:10 PM which arrives into Târgu Jiu at 10:00 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 13h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Târgu Jiu. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Târgu Jiu station via Deva. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 50m.
Budapest to Târgu Jiu train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Budapest to Târgu Jiu train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Târgu Jiu station.
The distance between Budapest and Târgu Jiu is 424.7 km. The road distance is 532 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Keleti to Târgu Jiu via Deva in around 10h 21m.
