The average train between Budapest and Zaječar takes 26h 59m and the fastest train takes 25h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Zaječar. 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 Zaječar. The earliest departure is at 8:42 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:42 PM which arrives into Zaječar at 8:36 PM. All services require a transfer at Szeged and take an average of 26h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Zaječar. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Zaječar station via Szeged. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 59m.
Budapest to Zaječar train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.
Budapest to Zaječar train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Zajecar station.
The distance between Budapest and Zaječar is 471.5 km. The road distance is 770 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Zajecar via Szeged, Subotica, Beograd Centar, and Nis in around 17h 8m.