Brussels to Budapest by train
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Overview: trains from Brussels to Budapest
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Travelling from Brussels to Budapest by train
Want to know how to get from Brussels to Budapest by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!
The fastest trains from Brussels to Budapest take around 13 hours and 54 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,130 kilometres.
On weekdays, the first train leaving Brussels is scheduled to depart at around 00:20. The last departure is usually at around 21:56 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Brussels at around 00:20, with the last train leaving at around 21:56. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 17 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 59 minutes.
Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from US$81.00.
We think any time is a great time to visit Budapest, as each season has its own unique charm. Nevertheless, please make sure you check the local weather and average seasonal temperatures at destination before deciding on your holiday.
For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Budapest.
Is there a direct train from Brussels to Budapest?
The journey between Brussels and Budapest usually involves changes of train.
We usually find around departures on this route every weekday, counting only those that leave enough time to change trains without waiting around for longer than necessary.
There are typically fewer trains leaving at weekends, when we found around departures.
How long does it take to travel from Brussels to Budapest?
The Brussels to Budapest train travel takes about 13 hours and 54 minutes, no matter when you leave.
What are the Brussels to Budapest train times and schedule?
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Budapest leaving Brussels at around 00:20 and the last train leaving at around 21:56 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Brussels at around 00:20, with the final departure at 21:56.
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