The average train between Trieste and Budapest takes 16h 28m and the fastest train takes 14h 4m. The train service runs several times per day from Trieste 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 3 times a day between Trieste and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Trieste is at 12:39 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Roma Tiburtina and take an average of 16h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.



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20h 23m • 3 changesWant to know about travelling from Trieste to Budapest? 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 Trieste to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Trieste station and arriving at Budapest station via Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 28m.
Trieste to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Roma Tiburtina station.
Trieste to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Trieste to Budapest train tickets online with Trenitalia, ItaloTreno and 4 other operators.
The distance between Trieste and Budapest is 805.3 km. The road distance is 1,425 km.
You can take a train from Roma Nomentana to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Roma Tiburtina, Venezia Mestre, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 6m.