Maastricht to Budapest by train

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Overview: trains from Maastricht to Budapest

Find the key information for travelling by train from Maastricht to Budapest, 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 00:01 View journey
Last train 23:59 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 13hr 25m View journey
Distance (km) 1038
Trains / day 16 View all
Cheapest journey €87.89 View journey
Avg journey time 16hr 49m
Train operators 19

Travelling from Maastricht to Budapest by train

Want to know how to get from Maastricht to Budapest by train? We have gathered for you all the useful information about this trip!

The fastest trains from Maastricht to Budapest take around 13 hours and 25 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 1,038 kilometres.

On weekdays, the first train leaving Maastricht is scheduled to depart at around  00:01. The last departure is usually at around 23:59 . On Saturdays and Sundays, trains leave Maastricht at around 00:01, with the last train leaving at around 23:54. There are frequent services on this particular rail route. On average, there are about 16 trains per day travelling between the two cities. They leave approximately every 20 minutes.

Prices for a single ticket between the two cities start from €88.02.

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 Maastricht to Budapest?

The journey between Maastricht 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 Maastricht to Budapest?

The Maastricht to Budapest train travel takes about 13 hours and 25 minutes, no matter when you leave.

What are the Maastricht to Budapest train times and schedule?

If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Budapest leaving Maastricht at around 00:01 and the last train leaving at around 23:59 . At weekends, the first train of the day leaves Maastricht at around 00:01, with the final departure at 23:54.

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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.