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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Nuremberg to Budapest
Cheapest price
€80
Average price
€142
Fastest journey
8 h 49 m
Average duration
8 h 50 m
Trains per day
41
Distance
626 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Budapest will cost around €142 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €80.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 1456:30 AM8h49Nuremberg Hbf3:19 PMBudapest-Deli€801One-way4 transfers- ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 1456:30 AM9h05Nuremberg Hbf3:35 PMBudapest Keleti€801One-way3 transfers
- ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 14910:29 AM9h00Nuremberg Hbf7:29 PMBudapest Keleti€901One-way3 transfers
- ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 14910:29 AM8h50Nuremberg Hbf7:19 PMBudapest-Deli€901One-way4 transfers
- ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 1478:29 AM8h50Nuremberg Hbf5:19 PMBudapest-Deli€1061One-way4 transfers
- ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 1456:30 AM8h49Nuremberg Hbf3:19 PMBudapest-Deli€801One-way4 transfers
- ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 1478:29 AM8h50Nuremberg Hbf5:19 PMBudapest-Deli€1061One-way4 transfers
- ICE 581 · RJX 65 · R 46439:29 AM8h50Nuremberg Hbf6:19 PMBudapest-Deli€1401One-way2 transfers
- ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 14910:29 AM8h50Nuremberg Hbf7:19 PMBudapest-Deli€901One-way4 transfers
- ICE 785 · S6 · ICE 119 · RJX 1991512:29 PM8h50Nuremberg Hbf9:19 PMBudapest-Deli€1311One-way4 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Nuremberg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Nuremberg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €34. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 4m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €34, and a flight costs an average of €17.
Distance: 626 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€126 Average price | €252 Average price | €52 Average price Cheapest |
8h 42m Average total duration 8h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 4m Average total duration Fastest 2h 4m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 11h 48m Average total duration 11h 18m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.9 - 3.8kg CO2 emissions | 0.6 - 1.6kg CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Nuremberg to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, July 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
 NJ 40421+ EC 143 | 3:21 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h41 | 1:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 transfer | |
NJ 40421+EC 143+ R 3335 | 3:21 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h24 | 1:45 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
 RE1 · RJX 61 | On time 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h26 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| 4001 · RJX 61 · R 4645 | 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h10 | 2:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
| 4001 · RJX 61 | On time 5:09 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h26 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
 ICE 985 · ICE 1211+RJX 63 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h05 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 985 · ICE 1211+RJX19975+EC 145 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h05 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 145 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h49 | 3:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 985 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 145 | On time 6:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h05 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 781+EC 115+RJX 186+EC 147 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h50 | 5:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 781 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 8:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
ICE 581+RJX 65+ IC 647+EC 149 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h00 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 581 · RJX 65 · R 4643 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h50 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 581+RJX 65 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 581 · RJX 65 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1215+RJX19977+EC 149 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 149 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1215 · RJX 19977 · EC 149 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h50 | 7:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 783 · ICE 1215+RJX 67 | On time 10:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h06 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 583 · RJX 67 | On time 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 583+RJX 67 | On time 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
| ICE 583+RJX 67+IC 741+RJX19915 | On time 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h06 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 529+RE5 · RJX19915 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h34 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 529 · RJX 19915+ 79023 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h34 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 529 · RJX 19915 · R 4631+79023 | On time 12:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h18 | 9:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 785+DB S5+ICE 119+RJX19915 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 785 · S6 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 785 · S6 · ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 12:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h50 | 9:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 585+RJX 69+EC 341 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 585+RJX 69+IC 745+EC 343 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h06 | 11:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h06 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 585 · RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 4711 | On time 1:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h50 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 507+RE5+IC 747+RJX 261 | 1:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h34 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 507+RE5+IC 747+RJX 261 | 1:55 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h29 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 623+RE5+IC 747+RJX 261 | 2:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h23 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 623+RE5+IC 747+RJX 261 | 2:01 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h28 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
| ICE 787+DB S5+ICE 211+IC 747 | 2:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h00 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
| ICE 787+DB S5+ICE 211+IC 747 | 2:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h55 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 5 transfers | |
| ICE 587+RJX 261+IC 201 | 3:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 8h55 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
| ICE 587+RJX 261 | 3:29 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h00 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Nuremberg to Budapest
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Trains from Nuremberg to Budapest run on average 7 times per day, taking around 8h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €56 but you can travel from only €17 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 626 km distance in 8h 18m.
Distance 626 km |
Average train duration 8h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price €56 |
Trains per day 7 |
Fastest train 8h 18m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Sat |
Least Busy Day Fri |
Best time to book 63 days |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) from Nuremberg to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | ICE, RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Nightjet, EuroNight, ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) trains will get you between Nuremberg and Budapest from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
ÖBB | ICE
RegioJet a.s.
ÖBB | Nightjet
ÖBB
EuroNight
Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)
FAQs: Trains from Nuremberg to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Nuremberg 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.
popular train stations
Popular train stations from Nuremberg to Budapest
Most Nuremberg to Budapest trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Déli. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Which Nuremberg station do trains to Budapest leave from?
Getting to Nürnberg Hbf from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Getting to Nürnberg Flughafen from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen train station facilities and services
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Getting to Nürnberg-Dutzendteich from Nuremberg city centre
Nürnberg-Dutzendteich is 3 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg-Dutzendteich train station facilities and services
Nürnberg-Dutzendteich has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Hayat's, Der Beck, Asia Cook, Endressche Gaststätte
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Wi-Fi is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. ATMs are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. Information desks are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg-Dutzendteich.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Jägerheim.
Which Budapest station do trains from Nuremberg arrive at?
Getting to Budapest Keleti from Budapest city centre
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti train station facilities and services
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Getting to Budapest-Déli from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli train station facilities and services
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food and drink
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
Wi-Fi and ATMs
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
Tickets and information
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Getting to Budapest-Kelenföld from Budapest city centre
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld train station facilities and services
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food and drink
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Wi-Fi and ATMs
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Tickets and information
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage and lost property
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Parking, taxis and toilets
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Bike and car services
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Shops, hotels and contact
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
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