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There are 8 ways to get from Caracal to Budapest by train, bus, car, or plane

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  1. Train

    best
    1. Take the train from Caracal to Budapest-Keletitrain train Ir
    13h 32m
    Ft 18,000–20,000

  2. Train to Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport, fly

    cheapest
    1. Take the train from Caracal to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Fly from Bucharest Băneasa Aurel Vlaicu International Airport (BBU) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BBU - BUD
    8h 20m
    Ft 11,729–45,696

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caracal to Slatinabus bus
    2. Take the bus from Slatina to Piteştibus bus
    3. Take the bus from Piteşti to Budapestbus bus
    14h 29m

  4. Drive 680.2 km

    1. Drive from Caracal to Budapestcar car 680.2 km
    8h 26m
    Ft 37,133–53,636

  5. Train to Bucharest Otopeni, fly

    1. Take the train from Caracal to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Fly from Bucharest Otopeni (OTP) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane OTP - BUD
    8h 31m
    Ft 22,374–67,671

  6. Bus via Deva

    1. Take the bus from Caracal to Devabus bus 1948
    2. Take the bus from Deva to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 3907 / ...
    15h 20m
    Ft 21,843–35,866

  7. Train, bus to Tirgu Mures, fly

    1. Take the train from Caracal to Sibiutrain train
    2. Take the bus from Sibiu to Târgu Mures Airportbus bus
    3. Fly from Tirgu Mures (TGM) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane TGM - BUD
    12h 34m

  8. Train, train to Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Caracal to Bucharesttrain train
    2. Take the train from Bucharest to Brașovtrain train
    3. Fly from Brașov-Ghimbav International Airport (GHV) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane GHV - BUD
    11h 39m
    Ft 16,644–73,921

Caracal to Budapest by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration13h 32mAverage Duration
TicketFt 18,000Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 678.2 km
  • Duration: 13h 32m

What companies run services between Caracal, Olt, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?

Romanian Railways (CFR) operates a train from Caracal to Budapest-Keleti twice daily. Tickets cost Ft 18,000–20,000 and the journey takes 13h 32m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Caracal to Budapest via Slatina and Piteşti in around 14h 29m.

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