There are 4 ways to get from Carei to Budapest by train, bus, or car
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Train
best- Take the train from Carei to Debrecentrain Ir / ...
- Take the train from Debrecen to Budapest-Nyugatitrain Ir / ...
5h 5mFt 6,567–7,360Bus
cheapest- Take the bus from Carei to Oradeabus
- Take the bus from Oradea to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
7h 3mFt 5,008–6,049Bus via Deák Ferenc tér M
- Take the bus from Carei to Oradeabus 3950
- Take the bus from Oradea to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus
6h 18mFt 53,464–69,941Drive 295.3 km
- Drive from Carei to Budapestcar 295.3 km
3h 16mFt 16,849–24,337
Carei to Budapest by train
Comparing Your Travel Options
The cheapest way to get from Carei to Budapest is to bus which costs 5 000 Ft - 6 500 Ft and takes 7h 3m.
The fastest way to get from Carei to Budapest is to drive which takes 3h 16m and costs 16 000 Ft - 25 000 Ft.
No, there is no direct bus from Carei to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Carei and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Oradea and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 18m.
No, there is no direct train from Carei to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Carei and arriving at Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 5m.
The distance between Carei and Budapest is 290 km. The road distance is 295.3 km.
The best way to get from Carei to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs 6 500 Ft - 7 500 Ft.
It takes approximately 5h 5m to get from Carei to Budapest, including transfers.
Carei to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Carei station.
Carei to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), depart from Carei station.
The best way to get from Carei to Budapest is to train which takes 5h 5m and costs 6 500 Ft - 7 500 Ft. Alternatively, you can bus via Deák Ferenc tér M, which costs 50 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 6h 18m.
What companies run services between Carei, Romania and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a train from Carei to Budapest-Nyugati via Debrecen in around 5h 5m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Carei to Deák Ferenc tér M via Oradea and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar in around 6h 18m.
- Phone
- 0219521
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
Train from Carei to Debrecen
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 51m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- Ft 2,700–3,000
- Website
- Romanian Railways (CFR)
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- [email protected]
- Website
- Flixbus
Bus from Carei to Oradea
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 35m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- Ft 3,000–4,500
- Website
- Flixbus
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Booking & Getting There
Carei to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Oradea station.
Budapest is 1h behind Carei. It is currently 8:21 PM in Carei and 7:21 PM in Budapest.
Carei to Budapest train services, operated by Romanian Railways (CFR), arrive at Debrecen station.
Yes, the driving distance between Carei to Budapest is 295 km. It takes approximately 3h 16m to drive from Carei to Budapest.
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