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How to get fromCaracal to Budapestby train, bus, car, or plane

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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 29m
    Ft 11,768–48,728

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Caracal to Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nordbus bus 1948
    2. Take the bus from Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 1924 / ...
    14h 46m
    Ft 22,972–34,422

  4. Drive  680.2 km

    1. Drive from Caracal to Budapestcar car 680.2 km
    8h 26m
    Ft 38,869–56,144

  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 41m
    Ft 24,416–72,706

  6. Train, bus

    1. Take the train from Caracal to Simeriatrain train Bucureşti Nord Gr.A - Teiuş / ...
    2. Take the bus from Simeria to Budapestbus bus
    15h 5m
    Ft 26,323–33,902

  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 43m

  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 49m
    Ft 16,686–83,956

Caracal to Budapest by train

Calendar15Weekly 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, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar via Craiova, Autogara Pelendava Nord in around 14h 46m.

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