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Trip Overview

The average train between Erfurt and Budapest takes 13h 51m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Erfurt 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.

13h 51m
Duration
941 km
Distance
Ft 84,152
Average price
5 times a week
Frequency

Erfurt to Budapest train times

Trains run 5 times a week between Erfurt and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:14 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 13h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisWESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity16h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisÖBBRailjetÖBB EuroCity9h 27m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisWESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity16h 48m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisÖBBRailjetÖBB EuroCity9h 27m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)agilisWESTbahn GmbhRailjetÖBB EuroCity16h 48m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Erfurt to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 941.5 km
  • Duration: 13h 51m

What companies run services between Erfurt, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Nürnberg Hbf, Nuernberg Hbf, Passau Hbf, Linz/Donau Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 11h 25m.

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