What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Carei?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Carei is to train which costs $16 - $19 and takes 5h 31m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Carei?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Carei is to drive which takes 3h 15m and costs $50 - $75.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Carei?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Carei. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenföld and arriving at Carei via Oradea. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 37m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Carei?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Carei. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Carei via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 31m.

How far is it from Budapest to Carei?

The distance between Budapest and Carei is 290 km. The road distance is 294.9 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Carei without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Carei without a car is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $16 - $19.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Carei?

It takes approximately 5h 31m to get from Budapest to Carei, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Carei bus from?

Budapest to Carei bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, depart from Budapest-Kelenföld station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Carei train from?

Budapest to Carei train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Carei?

The best way to get from Budapest to Carei is to train which takes 5h 31m and costs $16 - $19. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs $18 - $22 and takes 5h 37m.

Where does the Budapest to Carei bus arrive?

Budapest to Carei bus services, operated by Trans Nicolaescu, arrive at Oradea station.

What is the time difference between Budapest and Carei?

Carei is 1h ahead of Budapest. It is currently 10:36 PM in Budapest and 11:36 PM in Carei.

Where does the Budapest to Carei train arrive?

Budapest to Carei train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Debrecen station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Carei?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Carei is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 15m to drive from Budapest to Carei.

Where can I stay near Carei?

There are 49+ hotels available in Carei.

Budapest to Carei - 4 ways to travel via train, bus, and car

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There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Carei by train, bus, or car

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Train
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1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Debrecentrain Ir / ...
2. Take the train from Debrecen to Careitrain Ic / ...
5h 31m
$16–19
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea to Careibus
5h 37m
$18–21
Drive 294.9 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Careicar 294.9 km
3h 15m
$52–75
Bus via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Oradeabus
2. Take the bus from Oradea Gara CFR Oradea to Careibus
6h 44m

Budapest to Carei by train

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Distance: 290.1 km
Duration: 5h 31m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Carei, Romania?

You can take a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Carei via Debrecen in around 5h 31m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest-Kelenföld to Carei via Oradea in around 5h 37m.

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