Malmo to Budapest by train

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Overview: trains from Malmo to Budapest

Find the key information for travelling by train from Malmo 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 00:30 View journey
Last train 23:35 View journey
Avg changes 3
Fastest journey 19hr 14m View journey
Distance (km) 992
Trains / day 11 View all
Cheapest journey €94.11 View journey
Avg journey time 23hr 13m
Train operators 11

Taking the train from Malmo to Budapest

So you’re considering going from Malmo to Budapest by train? To ensure you have the smoothest, most carefree travel, keep this page handy.

Train ticket cost for journeys between Malmo and Budapest

Just like airline tickets, train fares vary by the operator, the number of stops, the time of day you travel, how far in advance you book and more. When it comes to timing, while the cheapest tickets on this route are typically €93.74, when booked a month in advance, tickets costs an average of , and when purchased a week in advance, tickets increase to .

How to find cheap train tickets

Booking early nearly always keeps more money in your pocket, but there are other ways to save big on tickets. Refer to our cheap train ticket guide to make sure you make the most out of your travel budget.

Malmo to Budapest departure frequency and train timetable

With 11 trains scheduled on this journey daily and trains leaving the station every 39 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 00:33 and the last one is at 23:35. If you are travelling during the weekend, the earliest train you can catch is at 00:30, with the last one at 23:35.

Average train travel time from Malmo to Budapest

The quickest time by train is 19 hours and 14 minutes, travelling a total distance of 992 kilometres.

When are tickets between Malmo and Budapest available for purchase?

Tickets for trains between Malmo and Budapest can be purchased 5 months before the departure date. Take advantage of the early-bird savings by booking as early as possible.

Learn even more about travelling from Malmo 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.

FAQs about the train journey from Malmo to Budapest

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

The distance between Malmo and Budapest is 992 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.