The cheapest and fastest trains from Saarbrücken to Budapest
Cheapest price
€74
Average price
€89
Fastest journey
11 h 35 m
Average duration
11 h 57 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
910 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Saarbrücken to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Saarbrücken to Budapest will cost around €89 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €74.
It's difficult to get from Saarbrücken to Budapest without transferring at least once.
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147
EC 217 · RJX 65
ICE 563 · RJX 67
ICE 1557 · ICE 591 · RJX 65
RE 4142 · ICE 991 · RJX 63
RE 4142 · ICE 991 · RJX 63
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147
ICE 1557 · ICE 591 · RJX 65
ICE 563 · RJX 67
EC 217 · RJX 65Travel Information
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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Saarbrücken to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €43. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 11h 30m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €43, and a train costs an average of €38.
Distance: 910 km
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Most popular Train | Bus |
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€114 Average price | €68 Average price Cheapest |
12h 0m Average total duration Fastest 11h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 17h 28m Average total duration 16h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.9 - 2.3kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Saarbrücken to Budapest train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:47 AM Saarbrücken | 12h32 | 8:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 9:47 AM Saarbrücken | 12h32 | 10:19 PM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:24 AM Saarbrücken | 17h40 | 5:04 AM Budapest | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Thursday, November 6 | |||||
RE 4142 · ICE 991 · RJX 63 | On time 3:44 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h35 | 3:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
EC 217 · RJX 161 · EC 147 | On time 4:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h43 | 4:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
EC 217 · RJX 65 | On time 4:36 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 12h43 | 5:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1557 · ICE 591 · RJX 65 | On time 5:28 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h51 | 5:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67 | 7:27 AM Saarbrücken Hbf | 11h52 | 7:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Saarbrücken to Budapest
Distance 910 km |
Average train duration 11h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price €38 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 11h 35m |
First train 01:25 |
Last train 23:42 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Saarbrücken to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Saarbrücken and Budapest from €38. 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.
FAQs: Trains from Saarbrücken to Budapest

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Saarbrücken to Budapest
- Monday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Tuesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Wednesday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Thursday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Friday: 06:00 - 21:15
- Saturday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 07:00 - 19:00
- Il Giardino
- Eiscafe Jesolo
- Pizza Hut
- Brauhaus zum Stiefel
- Premier Inn Saarbrücken City Centre Hotel
- Mercure SB City
- Europa Hotel Saarbrücken
- Hotel Stadt Hamburg Saarbrücken
- GästeHaus Klaus Erfort
- Schubert
- McDonald's
- Hokkaido
- Hotel Restaurant Bruchwiese
- Westside
- Rolands Eck
- Barbarossa Bäckerei
- Eiscafe Favretti
- 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
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