The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Cheapest price
$30
Average price
$94
Fastest journey
6 h 41 m
Average duration
6 h 43 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
454 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport will cost around $94 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $30.
Of the 2 trains that leave Budapest for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport on Fri, Jan 30, 2 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Fri, Jan 30 the direct trains cover the 454 km distance in an average of 6 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 41 m .
On Fri, Jan 30 the slowest trains will take 6 h 45 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.




Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from €17. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 47m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €17, and a flight costs an average of €34.
Distance: 282 miles (454 km)
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Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
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€26 Average price Cheapest | €93 Average price | €29 Average price |
7h 45m Average total duration 7h 15m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 47m Average total duration Fastest 1h 47m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 7h 42m Average total duration 7h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport trains for today, Thursday, January 29. 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 | 6h41 | 7:39 PM Prague Vaclav Havel Airport | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Trains from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport run on average 8 times per day, taking around 7h 15m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $22 (€17) if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 05:58, the last at 15:58. The fastest train covers the 282 miles (454 km) distance in 6h 41m.
Distance 282 miles (454 km) |
Average train duration 7h 15m |
Cheapest ticket price $22 (€17) |
Trains per day 8 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 41m |
First train 05:58 |
Last train 15:58 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Budapest and Prague Vaclav Havel Airport from $22 (€17). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport 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 Prague Vaclav Havel Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Popular train stations from Budapest to Prague Vaclav Havel Airport
- 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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