The average train between Romania and Budapest takes 16h 48m and the fastest train takes 16h 45m. There is at least one train per day from Romania 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 Romania and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:02 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Romania is at 5:10 AM which arrives into Budapest at 8:55 PM. All services require a transfer at Gara de Nord and take an average of 16h 48m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Romania to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Bucuresti Nord station and arriving at Budapest-Keleti station via Budapest-Keleti station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 48m.
Romania to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Bucuresti Nord station.
Romania to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Budapest-Keleti station.
The distance between Romania and Budapest is 461.8 km. The road distance is 821 km.
Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Bucuresti Nord to Budapest-Keleti once daily. Tickets cost Ft 22,000–24,000 and the journey takes 16h 21m.
