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Budapest to Târgu Jiu trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Târgu Jiu takes 9h 38m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

9h 38m
Duration
532 km
Distance
$30
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Budapest to Târgu Jiu train times

Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Târgu Jiu. The earliest departure is at 5:10 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:10 PM which arrives into Târgu Jiu at 2:00 AM. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    train train 9h 27m • Direct
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    Arrives next day

    train train 9h 50m • Direct

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 531.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 38m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Târgu Jiu, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Targu Jiu 4 times a day. Tickets cost $28–32 and the journey takes 9h 27m.

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