The average train between Carei and Budapest takes 7h 5m and the fastest train takes 5h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Carei to Budapest. 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 4 times a day between Carei and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:14 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carei is at 6:48 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:34 AM. All services require a transfer, and take on average 7h 5m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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No, there is no direct train from Carei to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Carei station and arriving at Budapest station via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 5m.
Carei to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Carei station.
Carei to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Nyugati station.
The distance between Carei and Budapest is 257.7 km. The road distance is 290 km.
You can take a train from Carei to Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen in around 4h 59m.