The average train between Matera and Budapest takes 33h 38m and the fastest train takes 31h 52m. There is at least one train 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 once 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 38m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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31h 52m • 4 changes
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34h 55m • 4 changes
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31h 52m • 4 changes
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34h 55m • 4 changes
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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 38m.
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.
Book your Matera to Budapest train tickets online with Ferrovie Appulo Lucane, Trenitalia Frecce and 3 other operators.
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 21h 19m.