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How to get fromBudapest to Vatican Cityby plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Budapest to Vatican City by plane, train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Fiumicino International Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane BUD - FCO
    4h 49m
    €27–126

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Venezia Mestretrain train Rjx
    3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Roma Tiburtinatrain train
    15h 13m
    €163–340

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Florence Villa Constanza Bus Stationbus bus N536
    2. Take the bus from Florence Villa Constanza Bus Station to Roma, Autostazione Tiburtinabus bus 510 / ...
    18h 26m
    €100–173

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    2. Take the nighttrain from Wien Hbf to Roma Tiburtinanighttrain night train Nj
    19h 3m
    €73–233

  5. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Roma Ciampino Airport

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Roma Ciampino Airport (CIA)plane plane BUD - CIA
    4h 55m
    €38–197

  6. Fly Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport to Naples Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Naples Airport (NAP)plane plane BUD - NAP
    2. Take the train from Napoli Centrale to Roma Terminitrain train
    5h 43m
    €59–257

  7. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly to Fiumicino International Airport

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO)plane plane VIE - FCO
    7h 3m
    €60–267

  8. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Deli to Wien Hbftrain train Ic
    2. Take the bus from Vienna Main train station to Rome Tiburtina Bus Stationbus bus RegioJet 31
    19h 56m
    €78–139

  9. Drive  1,166.7 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Vatican Citycar car 1,166.7 km
    11h 48m
    €189–273

Budapest to Vatican City by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration15h 13mAverage Duration
Ticket€163Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875.8 km
  • Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Vatican City?

Wizz Air and Austrian Airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Fiumicino International Airport (FCO) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Roma S. Pietro via Wien Hbf, Venezia Mestre, and Roma Tiburtina in around 15h 13m.

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