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Trip Overview

The train between Ełk and Budapest takes 22h 3m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Ełk 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.

22h 3m
Duration
1,148 km
Distance
Ft 28,585
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Ełk to Budapest train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Ełk and Budapest. The service departs Ełk at 9:46 PM at night, which arrives into Budapest at 19:49:00. All services require a transfer at Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and take an average of 22h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Ełk 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: 1,147.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 3m

What companies run services between Ełk, Poland and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Elk to Budapest-Nyugati pu via Bialystok Zielone Wzgorza and Warszawa Centralna in around 15h 20m.

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