What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Central Europe?

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Central Europe is to train which costs 650 Kč - 900 Kč and takes 8h 3m.

What is the fastest way to get from Budapest to Central Europe?

The fastest way to get from Budapest to Central Europe is to drive which takes 5h 11m and costs 2 000 Kč - 3 100 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Budapest and Central Europe?

No, there is no direct bus from Budapest to Central Europe. However, there are services departing from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arriving at Rožďalovice,Viničná Lhota via Nádraží Horní Počernice and Poděbrady,žel.st.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 7m.

Is there a direct train between Budapest and Central Europe?

No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Central Europe. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Nyugati and arriving at Ledecky via Kolin and Nymburk Hlavni Nadrazi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 3m.

How far is it from Budapest to Central Europe?

The distance between Budapest and Central Europe is 587 km. The road distance is 514.3 km.

How do I travel from Budapest to Central Europe without a car?

The best way to get from Budapest to Central Europe without a car is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs 650 Kč - 900 Kč.

How long does it take to get from Budapest to Central Europe?

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Budapest to Central Europe, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Central Europe bus from?

Budapest to Central Europe bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where do I catch the Budapest to Central Europe train from?

Budapest to Central Europe train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Nyugati station.

Train or bus from Budapest to Central Europe?

The best way to get from Budapest to Central Europe is to train which takes 8h 3m and costs 650 Kč - 900 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 900 Kč and takes 11h 7m.

Where does the Budapest to Central Europe bus arrive?

Budapest to Central Europe bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Prague station.

Where does the Budapest to Central Europe train arrive?

Budapest to Central Europe train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Kolin station.

Can I drive from Budapest to Central Europe?

Yes, the driving distance between Budapest to Central Europe is 514 km. It takes approximately 5h 11m to drive from Budapest to Central Europe.

Where can I stay near Central Europe?

There are 218+ hotels available in Central Europe.

Budapest to Central Europe - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Central Europe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train
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1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kolintrain Rj
8h 3m
Kč 692–855
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Praguebus 260 / ...
11h 7m
Kč 1,246–1,826
Drive 514.3 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Central Europecar 514.3 km
5h 11m
Kč 2,083–3,008
Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train
1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane BUD - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Nymburk Hlavni Nadrazitrain
6h 35m
Kč 1,243–4,266
Train via Kolín
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Kolíntrain rj 272 / ...
8h 3m
Kč 717–1,293
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train
1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane VIE - PRG
3. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Nymburk Hlavni Nadrazitrain
7h 39m
Kč 3,060–7,463

Budapest to Central Europe by train

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Distance: 586.9 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Central Europe, Central Bohemia, Czechia?

Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kolin 5 times a day. Tickets cost Kč 1,800–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route twice daily. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Prague every 3 hours. Tickets cost Kč 1,100–1,700 and the journey takes 7h 20m.

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How to get fromBudapest to Central Europeby train, bus, car, or plane

There are 6 ways to get from Budapest to Central Europe by train, bus, car, or plane

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Bus

Drive 514.3 km

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

Train via Kolín

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train