Karlsruhe Hbf to Budapest trains

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The average train between Karlsruhe Hbf and Budapest takes 12h 31m and the fastest train takes 10h 13m. The train service runs several times per day from Karlsruhe Hbf 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.

12h 31m
Duration: 1,014 km
Distance: Ft 75,233
Average price: Every 4 hours
Frequency

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Take the train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
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

10h 18m

Ft 39,660–133,033

Karlsruhe Hbf to Budapest train times

Trains run every 4 hours between Karlsruhe Hbf and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:00 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Karlsruhe Hbf is at 11:12 PM which arrives into Budapest at 3:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 12h 31m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Thursday, October 15, 2026

7:06 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 56m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
11:06 AM → 10:02 PM
10h 56m • 4 changes
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Departing Friday, October 16, 2026

6:49 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 13m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 56m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Saturday, October 17, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:17 PM
11h 17m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 7:17 PM
12h 11m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 9:33 PM
11h 1m • 4 changes
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Departing Sunday, October 18, 2026

7:06 AM → 7:17 PM
12h 11m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 9:33 PM
12h 5m • 4 changes
10:32 AM → 10:17 PM
11h 45m • 4 changes
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Departing Monday, October 19, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 2m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 56m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 9:33 PM
12h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Tuesday, October 20, 2026

6:00 AM → 5:02 PM
11h 2m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 56m • 4 changes
8:32 AM → 7:58 PM
11h 26m • 4 changes
9:28 AM → 9:33 PM
12h 5m • 4 changes
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Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

6:49 AM → 5:02 PM
10h 13m • 4 changes
7:06 AM → 7:02 PM
11h 56m • 4 changes

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Map of how to get from Karlsruhe Hbf to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,013.6 km
Duration: 12h 31m

What companies run services between Karlsruhe Hbf, Germany and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 10h 18m.

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