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

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There are 7 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
    12h 22m
    $35–45

  2. Bus, train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus bus 1924 / ...
    2. Take the train from Craiova to Caracaltrain train Craiova - Roşiori Nord / ...
    13h 20m
    $69–104

  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
    $89–111

  4. Drive  680.6 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Caracalcar car 680.6 km
    8h 23m
    $130–187

  5. 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 Bucuresti Nord to Caracaltrain train
    8h
    $78–224

  6. 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 Bucuresti Nord to Caracaltrain train
    7h 50m
    $45–183

  7. 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 Bucuresti Nord to Caracaltrain train
    11h 13m
    $47–243

Budapest to Caracal by train

Calendar20Weekly Trains
Duration12h 22mAverage Duration
Ticket$35Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 690.5 km
  • Duration: 12h 22m

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

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Caracal 3 times a day. Tickets cost $35–45 and the journey takes 12h 22m.

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