Rome2Rio

How to get fromBudapest to Iron Gatesby train, bus, night train, or car

Find Transport to Iron Gates

See all options

There are 4 ways to get from Budapest to Iron Gates by train, bus, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Orsovatrain train Ic
    9h 43m
    $35–42

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Timișoarabus bus 3907 / ...
    2. Take the bus from Timișoara to Gura Văiibus bus
    10h 10m
    $62–81

  3. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    2. Take the night train from Arad to Orşovanighttrain night train Arad - Constanţa / ...
    11h 50m
    $78–114

  4. Drive 505.8 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Iron Gatescar car 505.8 km
    5h 32m
    $89–128

Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Budapest to Iron Gates.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 505.1 km
  • Duration: 9h 43m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Iron Gates, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Orsova 3 times a day. Tickets cost $26–31 and the journey takes 9h 30m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Iron Gates via Timișoara and Gura Văii in around 10h 10m.

Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Romania

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

More Questions & Answers