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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Trieste takes 18h 8m and the fastest train takes 17h 36m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Trieste. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

18h 8m
Duration
869 km
Distance
€158
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Trieste train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Trieste. The service departs Budapest at 7:55 PM in the evening, which arrives into Trieste at 14:20:00. All services require a transfer, and take on average 18h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 4, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    RailjetRailjet17h 36m • 1 change

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    RailjetRailjet17h 36m • 1 change

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Trieste? 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.

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  • Distance: 868.6 km
  • Duration: 18h 8m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Trieste, Italy?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Trieste Centrale via Wien Hbf in around 10h 3m.

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