The average train between Budapest and Trieste takes 19h 55m and the fastest train takes 15h 39m. The train service runs several times per day 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.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Trieste. 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 Trieste at 10:19 AM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 19h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Trieste. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Trieste station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.
Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Trieste train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Roma Tiburtina station.
Book your Budapest to Trieste train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Railjet and 3 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Trieste is 805.3 km. The road distance is 1,425 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma Nomentana via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Roma Tiburtina in around 14h 34m.
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