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How to get fromBudapest to Caracalby train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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There are 8 ways to get from Budapest to Caracal by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Caracaltrain train Ic
    13h 16m
    $35–45

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Piteștibus bus 962
    2. Take the bus from Piteşti to Slatinabus bus
    3. Take the bus from Slatina to Caracalbus bus
    16h 48m

  3. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Lipovabus bus
    2. Take the nighttrain from Radna to Caracalnighttrain night train Arad - Bucureşti Nord Gr.A / ...
    14h 29m
    $92–115

  4. Drive 680.6 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Caracalcar car 680.6 km
    8h 26m
    $119–172

  5. Fly to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU)plane plane BUD - BBU
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Caracaltrain train
    8h 44m
    $39–154

  6. Fly to Bucharest Otopeni, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Bucharest Otopeni (OTP)plane plane BUD - OTP
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Caracaltrain train
    8h 49m
    $70–206

  7. Fly to Tirgu Mures, bus, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Tirgu Mures (TGM)plane plane BUD - TGM
    2. Take the bus from Târgu Mures Airport to Sibiubus bus
    3. Take the train from Sibiu to Caracaltrain train
    12h 44m

  8. Fly to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, bus, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV)plane plane BUD - GHV
    2. Take the bus from Aeroportul Brașov to Terminal Garăbus bus
    3. Take the train from Brașov to Bucharesttrain train
    4. Take the train from Bucharest to Caracaltrain train
    12h 2m
    $52–245

Budapest to Caracal by train

Calendar13Weekly Trains
Duration13h 16mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 16m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Caracal, Olt, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Caracal twice daily. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 13h 16m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Caracal via Pitești, Piteşti, and Slatina in around 16h 48m.

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