Budapest to Brasov by train

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Overview: trains from Budapest to Brasov

Find the key information for travelling by train from Budapest to Brasov, including journey times, fares and operators serving the route. Compare your options and plan the journey that works for you with Rail Europe.

First train 05:55 View journey
Last train 23:10 View journey
Avg changes 0
Fastest journey 12hr 35m View journey
Distance (km) 543
Trains / day 7 View all
Cheapest journey €83.91 View journey
Avg journey time 16hr 2m
Train operators 2

Travelling by train from Budapest to Brasov

Ready to travel from Budapest to Brasov by train? Whether it’s your first time or you’re a seasoned train traveller, this guide will provide you with all the essential information you need for a smooth, enjoyable ride.

Train cost between Budapest to Brasov

Getting from Budapest to Brasov by rail typically costs €83.91, but runs about if booked a month in advance. If you wait until 7 days before departure, prices increase to . Booking as early as possible helps you find the lowest cost tickets, but that’s not the only way to save.

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Budapest to Brasov daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Brasov on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 7 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:55: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 23:10: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:55: departure of first train on weekends

  • 23:10: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 2 hours and 21 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long is the train journey from Budapest to Brasov?

This journey covers a total of 543 kilometres, with the quickest trip taking 12 hours and 35 minutes.

When are tickets between Budapest and Brasov available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Budapest and Brasov can be purchased 3 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Further insights on trains from Budapest to Brasov

Visit our help articles for tips on booking, station navigation, ticket types and other useful information for travelling Europe by train. To get inspired for your upcoming trip, refer to our Brasov city guide.

FAQs about the train journey from Budapest to Brasov

Want to know more about your journey from Budapest to Brasov? We've compiled some of the most frequently asked questions by our customers to help you plan your journey.

The train journey between Budapest and Brasov covers 543 kilometres.

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Child and youth passengers

The definition of "Child" and "Youth" varies by country and operator. This is why we ask for the age of young passengers.

Sometimes children below a certain age can travel without a seat for free. If you want to guarantee a seat for child passengers, enter '6' as the age of the child.

Read more about child and youth passenger ages. See also youth discounts and railcards.