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Villa Caro Museum
Main branch of the city museum in a grand historic villa. Exhibitions present art, local history, and upper-class life in industrial Gliwice.
Cheapest price
€20
Average price
€20
Fastest journey
8 h 34 m
Average duration
8 h 34 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Gliwice is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Gliwice will cost around €20 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Gliwice 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 312 km distance in an average of 8 h 34 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 8 h 34 m .
On Wed, Aug 05 the slowest trains will take 8 h 34 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.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Gliwice among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €20. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 6h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €20, and a flight costs an average of €18.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
€23 Average price Cheapest | €39 Average price | €129 Average price | €97 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 24m Average total duration Fastest 6h 54m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 12m Average total duration 8h 42m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 8h 18m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 33m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Gliwice:
A train is €16 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Budapest to Gliwice costing on average €39.
A train is €106 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Gliwice costing on average €129.
Other travel options to Gliwice take longer:
Flight takes on average 8h 18m.
Bus takes on average 8h 42m.
Tickets start at around €23 compared to roughly €97 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €74. The journey takes 6h 54m versus 5h 33m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Gliwice trains for today, Tuesday, August 4. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 1:30 PM Budapest | 16h03 | 5:33 AM Gliwice | 3 transfers | |
![]() | 3:30 PM Budapest | 14h03 | 5:33 AM Gliwice | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Budapest to Gliwice run on average 5 times per day, taking around 6h 54m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €20 but you can travel from only €18 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 02:27, the last at 22:50. The fastest train covers the 193 miles (312 km) distance in 7h 34m.
Distance 193 miles (312 km) |
Average train duration 6h 54m |
Cheapest ticket price €20 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 2:27 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Discover the best of Gliwice — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Gliwice trip today.
Main branch of the city museum in a grand historic villa. Exhibitions present art, local history, and upper-class life in industrial Gliwice.
Museum branch inside the medieval Piast Castle. It presents archaeology and the earliest chapters of Gliwice and Upper Silesia.
Branch museum at the radio tower complex. Exhibitions explain broadcasting technology and the famous 1939 Gleiwitz incident.
Historic central square surrounded by restored buildings and cafés. It anchors city life and is especially attractive in the evening.
Main pedestrian artery with shops, facades, and easy access to top sights. It is one of the best places for a relaxed city walk.
Large city park with walking paths, ponds, and the famous palm house. It is a favorite green retreat close to the center.
Rolled beef filled with bacon, onion and cucumber, served with gravy. A hallmark Silesian Sunday dinner across Upper Silesia.
Soft potato dumplings with a small indentation, usually served with roast meats and sauce. One of the best-known staples of Silesian home cooking.
Braised red cabbage, sweet-sour and deeply traditional. It commonly accompanies roulade and dumplings in classic Silesian meals.
Refined restaurant at Hotel Silvia Gold, serving modern Polish and European cuisine in an elegant fine dining atmosphere.
Well-known traditional restaurant focusing on Silesian and Polish classics. Cozy interior and reliable choice for regional specialties.
Established brewery restaurant in central Gliwice, known for house beers and hearty Polish dishes in a lively historic setting.
Budget-friendly for Poland: hotels, meals, and local transit are generally cheaper than in Kraków or Warsaw.
Service is not always included. Round up or tip 10% in restaurants for good service; round up taxi fares; small café tips are optional.
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Gliwice Railway Station -> Rynek, Gliwice
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Gliwice 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 Gliwice, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Gliwice trains use the Budapest-Kelenföld to Bohumín station pair. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Gliwice 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.
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