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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Krems by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx
    3h 51m
    €52–79

  2. Bus, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platzbus bus 902 / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5h 42m
    €32–93

  3. Drive 318.3 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Kremscar car 318.3 km
    3h 1m
    €52–75

  4. Fly, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane BUD - VIE
    2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to St.Poelten Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Krems An Der Donautrain train
    4h 5m
    €67–200

  5. Train via Vienna

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Meidlingtrain train Ic
    2. Take the train from Wien Spittelau to Krems An Der Donautrain train Re
    4h 13m
    €34–55

Budapest to Krems by train

Calendar93Weekly Trains
Duration3h 51mAverage Duration
Ticket€52Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 337.1 km
  • Duration: 3h 51m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Krems, Lower Austria?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St.Poelten Hbf every 3 hours. Tickets cost €14–17 and the journey takes 3h 2m. Railjet also services this route 3 times a day.

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