There are 5 ways to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest by train, plane, bus, night train or car
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Recommended option
Train, fly • 5h 22m
4 alternative options
Train • 21h 46m
Bus • 22h 35m
Train, night train • 22h 41m
Drive • 11h 34m
Monte Carlo to Budapest by train and tram
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest is to bus which costs €100 - €140 and takes 22h 35m.
The fastest way to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 22m and costs €60 - €250.
No, there is no direct train from Monte Carlo to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Monaco Monte Carlo and arriving at Clark Ádám tér via Ventimiglia, Genova Piazza Principe, Salzburg Hbf, Vienna Hbf and Kelenföld vasútállomás M. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 46m.
The distance between Monte Carlo and Budapest is 669 miles. The road distance is 778.6 miles.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 21h 46m and costs €120 - €370.
It takes approximately 5h 22m to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest, including transfers.
Monte Carlo to Budapest train services, operated by Trenitalia Intercity, depart from Ventimiglia station.
The best way to get from Monte Carlo to Budapest is to train which takes 21h 46m and costs €120 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €100 - €140 and takes 22h 35m.
Monte Carlo to Budapest train services, operated by RegioJet, arrive at Budapest Kelenfold Train Station.
Yes, the driving distance between Monte Carlo to Budapest is 779 miles. It takes approximately 11h 34m to drive from Monte Carlo to Budapest.
- Distance: 669.4 miles
- Duration: 5h 22m
What companies run services between Monte Carlo, Monaco and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a train from Monte Carlo to Budapest via Ventimiglia, Genova P.Za Principe, Genova Piazza Principe, Salzburg Hbf, Vienna Hbf, Budapest Kelenfold Train Station, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 21h 46m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nice Airport to Budapest Népliget bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost $100 - $150 and the journey takes 20h 36m.
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $480
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $55 - $250
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $170 - $480
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- $120 - $460
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- $190 - $550
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
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Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Monaco Monte Carlo to Nice St Augustin
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $4 - $9
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- $4 - $6
- Rail 1st Class
- $5 - $9
Trenitalia’s Intercity (IC) trains are slower than the high-speed Frecce trains but are still a good way to travel between major cities and towns, with routes including Rome to Naples, Venice to Bologna and Milan to Genoa. Tickets usually open for booking 90 days ahead of travel, and you’ll need make a seat reservation before boarding. All IC trains have 1st and 2nd class carriages as well as a bar buffet car, air conditioning and power sockets. InterCity trains that run at night are called InterCity Notte (ICN).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $15
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/
- 2nd Class
- $11 - $15
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Train from Ventimiglia to Genova P.Za Principe
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 27m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- $12 - $21
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 1st Class
- $19 - $21
Frequently asked questions
- Phone
- +43 51717
- Website
- nightjet.com
Train from Genova Piazza Principe to Salzburg Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 59m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $60 - $180
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- $140 - $180
- Seating Carriage
- $60 - $100
- Couchette Carriage
- $120 - $160
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 43m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $45 - $170
- Website
- https://www.nightjet.com/en/#/home
- Sleeper Carriage
- $140 - $170
- Seating Carriage
- $45 - $55
- Couchette Carriage
- $95 - $120
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Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Estimated price
- $45 - $75
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- $40 - $60
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Austria's national railway system is not only punctual, reliable and efficient, but offers free wifi to boot. Choose from high-speed intercity Railjet trains, overnight Nightjet trains and regional services such as Cityjet. ÖBB also operates international routes that connect cities in Austria with adjacent European countries including Germany, Hungary, Liechtenstein, Czech Republic, Switzerland and Slovenia. If you're planning to be in Austria for a while, consider the ÖBB Vorteilscard, an annual railcard that offers discounts on routes within Austria and in neighbouring countries.
Contact Details
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 49m
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- $60 - $80
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 51m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $50 - $70
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $40 - $65
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Vienna Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 37m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $55 - $70
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 54m
- Frequency
- Once a week
- Estimated price
- $65 - $100
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- $11 - $40
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- $11 - $15
- 1st Class
- $31 - $36
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- $11 - $14
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
The primary train operator in Italy, Trenitalia was created in the year 2000. Trenitalia offers national rail connections in Italy as well as international connections to Austria, France, Germany and Switzerland. The company operates regional and long-distance trains, as well as high-speed trains called Frecce that travel on specialised tracks on speeds of up to 360km/h. Trenitalia tickets are available online, in stations across the country or from many travel agents that offer bookings.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +39 06 68475475
- ufficiogruppi@trenitalia.it
- Website
- trenitalia.com
Night train from Genova P.Za Principe to Wien Hbf
- Ave. Duration
- 15h 4m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- $200 - $440
- Website
- https://www.trenitalia.com/en.html
- 2nd Class
- $200 - $280
- 1st Class
- $310 - $440
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Nice Airport to Budapest Népliget bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 20h 36m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- $100 - $150
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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