Bucharest to Budapest by train

Travelling from Bucharest to Budapest by train

Considering a train trip from Bucharest to Budapest? This guide will walk you through everything — from the best routes to finding the cheapest train tickets — so you can enjoy a smooth, stress-free journey.

Train travel between Bucharest and Budapest: train ticket prices

Cost of train tickets from Bucharest to Budapest:

• Cheapest tickets: €92.33

• Cost of tickets when booked 30 days in advance:

• Cost of tickets when booked 7 days in advance:

Tickets go on sale 6 months in advance.

Bucharest to Budapest departure frequency and train timetable

With 6 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 3 hours and 40 minutes, travellers have a number of options to choose from. If you are travelling on a weekday, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20 and the last one is at 21:45. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 05:20, with the last one at 21:45.

Bucharest to Budapest train duration

Trains on this route travel a distance of 645 kilometres, with the fastest one completing the journey in 14 hours and 5 minutes.

Booking Bucharest to Budapest trains in advance

Booking your Bucharest to Budapest tickets in advance is the best way to save money. Tickets on this specific route can be purchased 6 months before departure.

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Learn even more about travelling from Bucharest to Budapest by train

Need more information on travelling through Europe by train? Head to our help articles for details on everything from booking to navigating stations and understanding different ticket types. Then review the travel ideas we’ve compiled in our city guide: Budapest.