The average train between Heidelberg and Budapest takes 10h 17m and the fastest train takes 9h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Heidelberg 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 twice daily between Heidelberg and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 9:13 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Heidelberg is at 1:13 PM which arrives into Budapest at 11:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof and take an average of 10h 17m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.
Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof station.
Heidelberg to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
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The distance between Heidelberg and Budapest is 791.5 km. The road distance is 925 km.
You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 49m.