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 - 800 Kč and takes 7h 31m.

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 1 900 Kč - 2 900 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 10h 51m.

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 7h 31m.

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 7h 31m and costs 650 Kč - 800 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 7h 31m 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 7h 31m and costs 650 Kč - 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 1 800 Kč and takes 10h 51m.

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 230+ 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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1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kolintrain Rj
7h 31m
Kč 692–801
Bus
1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Praguebus 260 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nádraží Horní Počernice to Poděbrady,žel.st.bus 398
10h 51m
Kč 1,206–1,763
Drive 514.3 km
1. Drive from Budapest to Central Europecar 514.3 km
5h 11m
Kč 1,979–2,859
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 4m
Kč 1,225–3,863
Train via Kolín
1. Take the train from Budapest-Nyugati pu to Kolíntrain rj 272 / ...
7h 31m
Kč 714–1,236
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 9m
Kč 2,235–7,105

Budapest to Central Europe by train

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Distance: 586.9 km
Duration: 7h 31m

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

Railjet operates a train from Budapest-Nyugati to Kolin every 3 hours. Tickets cost Kč 1,800–2,700 and the journey takes 6h 14m. Hungarian Railways (MÁV) also services this route 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Rožďalovice,Viničná Lhota via Prague, Praha Hlavni Nadrazi, Praha-Horni Pocernice, Nádraží Horní Počernice, and Poděbrady,žel.st. in around 10h 51m.

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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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Drive 514.3 km

Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, train

Train via Kolín

Train to Vienna International Airport, fly, train