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Transcarpathian Museum of Folk Architecture and Life
Regional open-air museum of Transcarpathian folk architecture and life. A rewarding cultural detour from Chop with historic houses and churches.
Cheapest price
€37
Average price
€37
Fastest journey
18 h 40 m
Average duration
18 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
258 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Chop is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Chop will cost around €37 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €37.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Chop on Wed, Aug 05, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Wed, Aug 05 the direct trains cover the 258 km distance in an average of 18 h 40 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 40 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 18 h 40 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.


Trains from Budapest to Chop run on average 1 times per day, taking around 14h 47m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €36 but you can travel from only €22 by bus.
The earliest train runs at 10:50, the last at 17:35. The fastest train covers the 160 miles (258 km) distance in 18h 40m.
Distance 160 miles (258 km) |
Average train duration 14h 47m |
Cheapest ticket price €36 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 18h 40m |
First train 10:50 AM |
Last train 5:35 PM |
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The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Chop trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, August 5. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 12:58 PM Budapest | 18h40 | 7:38 AM Chop | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Regional open-air museum of Transcarpathian folk architecture and life. A rewarding cultural detour from Chop with historic houses and churches.
Major regional art museum housed in a historic building, showing Transcarpathian painting and applied arts. Best art stop near Chop.
Museum in Uzhhorod Castle covering archaeology, ethnography, and regional history. Essential for understanding the wider area around Chop.
Central square of Chop and the town’s main meeting point. Useful for orienting yourself and seeing everyday local life.
Riverside area along the Tysa offering open views and a sense of the border landscape. A calm walking stretch when weather is good.
Main pedestrian-friendly street with shops, services, and local rhythm. Best area for a first walk through Chop’s compact center.
Bograch is a hearty Zakarpattia goulash soup with beef, paprika, potatoes, and vegetables, reflecting the region’s Hungarian culinary heritage.
Banosh is a Hutsul cornmeal porridge cooked with sour cream and often topped with bryndza and cracklings, a beloved Carpathian comfort dish.
Holubtsi are cabbage rolls stuffed with rice and meat, then simmered in sauce. They are a classic festive and family dish across western Ukraine.
Traditional restaurant in Uzhhorod known for Zakarpattian dishes, especially bograch, in a rustic and atmospheric setting.
Well-known Uzhhorod restaurant serving regional Ukrainian and Transcarpathian cuisine with a polished but relaxed atmosphere.
Casual venue in Uzhhorod popular for hearty local food, grilled dishes, and a friendly tavern-style ambiance.
Budget-friendly by regional standards: low meal, transit, and lodging costs, though options in small border-town Chop are limited versus larger Ukrainian cities.
Tipping is appreciated but not mandatory. Leave 5-10% in restaurants for good service. Round up in cafes and taxis, or add a small tip in cash.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Chop 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 Chop, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Chop trains use the Budapest-Kelenföld to Chop station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Chop train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
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 options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
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 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
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
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 storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Chop has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Ricco
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Chop. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Chop. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Chop: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Chop: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Chop: Ramps.
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