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Trip Overview

The train between Târgu Jiu and Budapest takes 9h 40m. There is at least one train per day from Târgu Jiu 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.

9h 40m
Duration
532 km
Distance
Ft 15,000
Average price
Once daily
Frequency

Târgu Jiu to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between Târgu Jiu and Budapest. The service departs Târgu Jiu at 12:10 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into Budapest at 20:50:00. All services run direct with no transfers required, and take on average 9h 40m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Târgu Jiu 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.

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  • Distance: 531.6 km
  • Duration: 9h 40m

What companies run services between Târgu Jiu, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Targu Jiu to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 14,000–16,000 and the journey takes 9h 40m.

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