The cheapest and fastest trains from Brno to Budapest
Cheapest price
€17
Average price
€55
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
15
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Brno to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Brno to Budapest will cost around €55 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €17.
Of the 15 trains that leave Brno for Budapest on Thu, Nov 20, 9 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Nov 20 the direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
On Thu, Nov 20 the slowest trains will take 4 h 6 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)
EC 273
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)
EC 277
EC 273
EC 277
EC 275
EC 273
EC 277Travel Information
Compare train and bus for Brno to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Brno to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €16. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 4h 26m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €16, and a train costs an average of €11.
Distance: 261 km
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4h 56m Average total duration Fastest 4h 26m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration 4h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Brno to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Brno to Budapest trains for today, Wednesday, November 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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rj 75 · rjx 63 | 10:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h40 | 3:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 10:48 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h10 | 2:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
Os 4613+ EC 277 | 11:01 AM Brno-Židenice | 4h27 | 3:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
EC 277 | 11:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 3:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 277 | 11:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 3:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 2:48 PM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h10 | 6:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 20 | |||||
(Cracow -> Vienna) · RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 3:10 AM Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 5h48 | 8:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
Sp 2053+ EC 273 | 7:11 AM Brno-Židenice | 4h17 | 11:28 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
EC 273 | 7:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 11:28 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 273 | 7:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 11:28 AM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 7:48 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h10 | 11:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
rj 73 · rjx 61 | 8:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h40 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
Os 4611+ EC 275 | 9:01 AM Brno-Židenice | 4h27 | 1:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 1 transfer | |
EC 275 | 9:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 1:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
EC 275 | 9:22 AM Brno hlavní nádraží | 4h06 | 1:28 PM Budapest-Nyugati | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Overview: Train from Brno to Budapest
Trains from Brno to Budapest run on average 15 times per day, taking around 4h 26m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €11 if you book in advance.
There are 6 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 00:48, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 261 km distance in 4h 6m.
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 4h 26m |
Cheapest ticket price €11 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 00:48 |
Last train 23:25 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Regionalzug from Brno to Budapest trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), České dráhy, ÖBB | Regionalzug trains will get you between Brno and Budapest from €11. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Brno to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Brno to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

When departing from Brno, you have various train station options to start your trip from including Brno hlavní nádraží, Brno-Židenice, Brno-Královo Pole and Brno-Černovice nádraží. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in train stations like Budapest Keleti, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, Budapest-Deli, Budapest-Nyugati and Budapest Ferencváros Station.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Brno hlavní nádraží, which is located around 0.6 miles (906 m) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.8 miles (4.5 km) away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Brno to Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Nádražní street.
- Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka
- Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Grandhotel Brno
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel Slavia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and regional destinations
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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