Train to Budapest
Budapest sits at the end of the Central European corridor and can be reached by train via Vienna and other cities. There are direct trains and night trains, so you can plan the journey the way you like. The city is a popular end point for a rail trip through the region. You arrive in the city itself, without a long ride from an airport.
Which cities have trains to Budapest?
Why travel to Budapest by train?
By train you travel from city centre to city centre, without check-in or waiting at the gate. You get more legroom, can get up and work or watch the landscape go by. For many journeys to Budapest the train is also much cleaner than flying.
How to find a cheap train ticket to Budapest
The same train can be cheaper with one seller than another, and the price depends a lot on how early you book. Hoply compares the same journey across several sellers and shows the lowest price we measured, with the moment it applies to. You then book directly with the seller.
Good to know about Budapest
Many international trains stop at Budapest-Keleti, one of the city’s major stations.
Class, discount cards and luggage
International trains usually have a first and second class; second class is fine for most journeys. Discount cards vary by country and operator. You take your luggage on board yourself, without extra fees or check-in like on a flight.
Frequently asked questions
- How do you travel to Budapest by train?
- Pick your departure city above and compare the timetable and measured prices from several sellers on the route page. That way you find the fastest or cheapest trip to Budapest yourself.
- How do you find a cheap train ticket to Budapest?
- We compare the same journey across several sellers and show the lowest price we measured, with the moment it applies to. You book with the seller itself.
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Last updated on October 6, 2026