Erfurt to Budapest trains

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The average train between Erfurt and Budapest takes 11h 55m and the fastest train takes 9h 27m. The train service runs several times per day 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.

11h 55m
Duration: 1,060 km
Distance: Ft 79,217
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

Train via Munich

best

Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbftrain 29 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

9h 51m

Ft 47,531–178,399

Erfurt to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Erfurt and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:35 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Erfurt is at 10:58 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:17 PM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 11h 55m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 14, 2026

10:35 PM → 3:02 PM
Arrives next day
16h 27m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:35 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 9:33 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

7:35 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 9:33 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

7:35 AM → 5:17 PM
9h 42m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 7:17 PM
11h 3m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 9:33 PM
10h 19m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

8:14 AM → 7:17 PM
11h 3m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
10:14 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 19m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 10:17 PM
11h 3m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

8:14 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
10:14 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 19m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
Show more

Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

8:14 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
9:35 AM → 7:58 PM
10h 23m • 4 changes
10:14 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 19m • 4 changes
11:14 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

7:35 AM → 5:02 PM
9h 27m • 4 changes
8:14 AM → 7:02 PM
10h 48m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Map of how to get from Erfurt to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,060.4 km
Duration: 11h 55m

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

You can take a train from Erfurt Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Nürnberg Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 9h 51m.

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