The average train between Hungary and Romania takes 21h 8m and the fastest train takes 15h 30m. The train service runs several times per day from Hungary to Romania. 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 Hungary and Romania. The earliest departure is at 2:31 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Hungary is at 9:02 PM which arrives into Romania at 5:16 AM. All services require a transfer at Keleti pályaudvar M and take an average of 21h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Hungary to Romania? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Hungary to Romania. However, there are services departing from Hungary station and arriving at Romania station via Bucuresti Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 8m.
Hungary to Romania train services, operated by BKK, depart from Budapest-Keleti station.
Hungary to Romania train services, operated by BKK, arrive at Bucuresti Nord station.
The distance between Hungary and Romania is 417.5 km. The road distance is 857 km.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Bucuresti Nord 5 times a day. Tickets cost $45–55 and the journey takes 14h 27m.