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How to get fromBudapest to Orșovaby train, bus, night train, or car

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

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  1. Train

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    1. Take the train from Budapest-Keleti to Orsovatrain train Ic
    8h 52m
    $29–34

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Drobeta-Turnu Severinbus bus 1924
    11h
    $58–86

  3. Bus, night train

    1. Take the bus from Budapest to Arad, Autogara Transdarabus bus
    2. Take the nighttrain from Arad to Orsovanighttrain night train Irn
    11h 38m
    $78–100

  4. Drive  491.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Orșovacar car 491.4 km
    5h 16m
    $94–135

Budapest to Orșova by bus

Calendar4Weekly Buses
Duration11hAverage Duration
Ticket$58Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 493.3 km
  • Duration: 8h 52m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Orșova, Mehedinți, Romania?

Hungarian Railways (MÁV) operates a train from Budapest-Keleti to Orsova 4 times a day. Tickets cost $26–30 and the journey takes 8h 48m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Drobeta-Turnu Severin 4 times a week. Tickets cost $55–85 and the journey takes 9h 25m.

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