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How to get fromBudapest to Chernivtsiby train, bus, car, or plane

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

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  1. Train via Kolomyia

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Stryitrain train
    2. Take the train from Стрий to Kolomyiatrain train
    3. Take the train from Kolomyia to Chernivtsitrain train
    15h 39m
    ₴5,875–9,861

  2. Bus via Mukachevo

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Mukachevobus bus N3280 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Mukachevo to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    20h 32m
    ₴2,171–3,157

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Suceavabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Suceava to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    16h 17m
    ₴7,223–10,563

  4. Drive  656.5 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Chernivtsicar car 656.5 km
    9h 40m
    ₴5,234–7,560

  5. Fly, bus

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Suceava (SCV)plane plane BUD - SCV
    2. Take the bus from Suceava Airport to Chernivtsi Bus stationbus bus
    12h 45m
    ₴5,242–17,105

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lvivtrain train 40347
    2. Take the train from Lviv to Chernivtsitrain train 007К / ...
    17h 35m
    ₴6,293–10,663

Budapest to Chernivtsi by train

Calendar2Weekly Trains
Duration15h 39mAverage Duration
Ticket₴5,875Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 763.1 km
  • Duration: 15h 39m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Chernivtsi, Ukraine?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Chernivtsi via Stryi, Стрий, and Kolomyia in around 15h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Deák Ferenc tér M to Chernivtsi Bus station via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Suceava in around 16h 17m.

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