The average train between Matera and Budapest takes 33h 15m and the fastest train takes 31h 52m. The train service runs several times per day from Matera 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 Matera and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:06 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Matera is at 10:07 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Ferrandina and take an average of 33h 15m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Matera to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Matera station and arriving at Budapest station via Firenze S.M.N.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 33h 15m.
Matera to Budapest train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, depart from Ferrandina-Pom.Migl. station.
Matera to Budapest train services, operated by Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Matera and Budapest is 784.1 km. The road distance is 1,896 km.
You can take a bus from Matera - Via Dante Alighieri to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Ferrandina, Ferrandina-Pom.Migl., Firenze S.M.N., Venezia Mestre, and Wien Hbf in around 20h 31m.