Prague to Budapest train
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest train times from Prague to Budapest
Fastest Journey
6 h 43 m
Average
6 h 44 m
Trains per day
4
Distance
444 km
Of the 4 trains that leave Prague for Budapest every day 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Prague to Budapest
 | Distance | 444 km |
 | Average train duration | 6 h 43 min |
 | Average train ticket price | €41 (€41) |
 | Train frequency | 7 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there are 4 direct trains a day |
 | Train companies | RegioJet, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet or RegioJet a. S. |
Trains from Prague to Budapest cover the 444 km long trip taking on average 6 h 43 min with our travel partners like RegioJet, STUDENT AGENCY k. S. ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | Railjet or RegioJet a. S. Normally, there are 7 trains operating per day, including direct services available. You can get the cheapest train tickets for this journey for as low as €20, but the average price of train tickets is €41. Travellers depart most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
Train providers: Student Agency trains Prague to Budapest
Student Agency trains will get you between Prague and Budapest from €20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
RegioJet is the leading bus company in the Czech Republic. Choose from the following ticket fare options for your next train from Prague to Budapest: Low Cost, Standard, Fun & Relax, Relax and Business.
Student Agency from Prague to Budapest train information:
- Average Duration: 14 h 19 min
- Student Agency frequency: 1 a day
Trains from Prague to Budapest
Trains from Prague to Budapest are quick and simple. The Czech Republic's rail company Ceske Drahy operate a daily direct train from Prague to Budapest that takes 6 hours 45 minutes and requires no changes en route. The first trains leave Prague just before 6:00 a.m. and there are trains every couple of hours after that until the final departure just before midnight - so there should be a train departure that fits into your travel schedule.
Prague to Budapest Trains: General Information
Travelers can offset some of cost of Prague to Budapest train tickets by checking the prices and booking ahead of time.
- All Prague to Budapest trains are run by České Dráhy.
- Most Prague to Budapest trains are direct, depart from Prague Hlavní Nádraží train station and arrive at Budapest Keleti train station.
- The Prague to Budapest train journey takes as little as 6 hours and 43 minutes to arrive in Budapest.
- Most travelers book their Prague to Budapest train tickets 1 day in advance of the travel date.
Taking the Train from Prague
All trains from Prague to Budapest depart from Hlavni Nadrazi station, which is located just to the southeast of the city center. If you are staying in Prague's old town, catching the Metro is the best way to get to the station. Just take Line C and you'll be there in 10 minutes. The Metro runs from 4:45 a.m. until after midnight, but if it isn't running, trams and coaches are available.
Getting into Budapest by Train
Budapest is a beautiful capital, which used to be one of the power centers of Central Europe. Nowadays, tourists can visit its palaces, markets and museums, take a traditional thermal bath or climb to the plateau of Buda Fortress for incredible views. After that, Budapest is a thriving nightlife center with a young, lively population - so everyone should enjoy their stay. All trains from Prague to Budapest arrive at Keleti Station. Located in the eastern half of Budapest, Keleti has excellent links to the city center. Just get on Metro lines 2 or 4, or catch one of the regular trams from just outside the station entrance. Metro trains run from 4:30 a.m. until just after 11:00 p.m., but taxis and night coaches are available for very late arrivals.
FAQs: Trains from Prague to Budapest
When departing from Prague, you have various train station options to start your route from including Praha hlavní nádraží, Praha-Holesovice and Prague. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in train stations like Budapest Keleti, Budapest-Déli and Budapest-Ferencváros.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Praha hlavní nádraží, which is located around 1.8 miles (2.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest Keleti, located 2.7 miles (4.4 km) away from the city centre.
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