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Train to Budapest

Travel to Budapest by train, comfortably and with just one change from the Netherlands.

Train to Budapest

The Hungarian capital is a great choice for a less obvious European city break. Budapest has the charm of Paris, with a slightly rawer edge. Stunning buildings such as the impressive St Stephen's Basilica and the Hungarian Parliament Building, the Danube dividing the city in two and, of course, the famous spa culture: plenty of reasons to travel to Budapest. Immerse yourself in this atmospheric city and enjoy the best views from the historic Buda Castle.

Budapest is surprisingly easy to reach by train from the Netherlands, with just one change. In the evening, board the night train from the Netherlands to Vienna. You sleep your way across Germany, then wake up slowly and enjoy breakfast on board before arriving in Vienna. There you have time to stretch your legs. From Vienna, a direct train takes you to Budapest. That's how you reach Hungary from the Netherlands with just one change.

Your train journey to Budapest at a glance

Night train from several Dutch and Belgian cities

Night train to Vienna, then a day train to Budapest

Journey time to Budapest: approximately 20 hours

Train tickets to Budapest from €122.50 per person

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Night train to Budapest

Book your night train to Budapest from €122.50 per person

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From €122.50,- From €122.50 per person in a private compartment

  • Couchette, sleeper or private mini cabin
  • Breakfast included
  • Free luggage
  • Arrive in Budapest in the afternoon
  • Very comfortable train

Prices are indicative, based on two people travelling together, and depend on availability and travel class

Heenreis
18:01
Amsterdam Centraal
18:32
Utrecht Centraal
19:08
Arnhem Centraal
09:48
Wien Hbf
11:40
Wien Hbf
14:35
Budapest- Keleti
Terugreis
12:30
Budapest-Keleti
15:20
Wien Hbf
18:36
Wien Hbf
08:43
Arnhem Centraal
09:29
Utrecht Centraal
09:59
Amsterdam Centraal

Travel to Budapest by train, the perfect start to your city break

How long does the train journey to Budapest take?
From Amsterdam, it takes about 20 hours to travel to Budapest.
What can I expect from the night train to Budapest?
You travel from Amsterdam to Vienna on the night train. Here you sleep in a private compartment, you get breakfast and there are in principle no restrictions regarding luggage. Depending on your group, you will sleep in a couchette, sleeping car or a mini cabin. From Vienna you travel by train to Budapest-Keleti during the day.
Can I board at another station?
Yes, that is possible from other stations in the Netherlands, in addition to Amsterdam Central, Utrecht Central and Arnhem Central.
What happens if I miss a connection?
Don't worry: with Choo-Choo you get 24/7 personal support during your journey, so you are always helped if something goes wrong on the way.
How far in advance can I book?
Train tickets to Budapest usually go on sale about 6 months before departure. The sooner you book, the cheaper: train companies issue a limited number of cheap tickets that are the first to go. If you travel during the week and outside the school holidays, it is also the cheapest way to travel. Are you unsure about the available dates? Please feel free to contact us and we will think along with you.

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