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.
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.
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Yes, there is a direct train departing from Budapest-Keleti station and arriving at Targu Jiu station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 38m.
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 Targu Jiu station.
The distance between Budapest and Târgu Jiu is 424.7 km. The road distance is 549 km.
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.