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Musée de la Ville d’Eaux
Spa’s main local history museum in the Pouhon Pierre le Grand, presenting thermal heritage, famous visitors, and the town’s UNESCO spa story.
Cheapest price on Sep 08
$197
Average ticket price on Sep 08
$218
Fastest journey on Sep 08
20 h 40 m
Average journey duration on Sep 08
20 h 45 m
Trains on Sep 08
2
Distance
1015 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Spa is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Spa will cost around $218 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $197.
On Tue, Sep 08, we found 2 trains from Budapest to Spa, including 2 direct services.
On Tue, Sep 08 the direct trains cover the 1015 km distance in an average of 20 h 45 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 20 h 40 m .
On Tue, Sep 08 the slowest trains will take 20 h 50 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 flight as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Spa among Omio's users.
Distance: 630 miles (1015 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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$242 Average price (fuel + tolls) | |||
12h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) | |||
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The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Spa trains for today, Monday, September 7. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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![]() | 3:40 PM Budapest | 17h27 | 9:07 AM Spa | 0 transfersDirect | |
| Tuesday, September 8 | |||||
![]() | 9:30 AM Budapest | 20h50 | 6:20 AM Spa | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 10:40 AM Budapest | 20h40 | 7:20 AM Spa | 0 transfersDirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Take a train from Budapest to Spa and enjoy the approximately 630 miles (1015 km) long journey. Find schedules and pricing options for a convenient and affordable trip.
The earliest train runs at 05:37, the last at 15:38.
Distance 630 miles (1015 km) |
First train 5:37 AM |
Last train 3:38 PM |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Jan - Mar |
Low Season Jul - Sep |
Best time to book 21 days |
Discover the best of Spa — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Spa trip today.
Spa’s main local history museum in the Pouhon Pierre le Grand, presenting thermal heritage, famous visitors, and the town’s UNESCO spa story.
Museum dedicated to the wooden painted boxes and luxury objects once made in Spa, showcasing a distinctive local decorative craft.
Museum section on the origins and evolution of the famous Spa-Francorchamps circuit, ideal for motorsport fans visiting the region.
Elegant central square framed by major heritage buildings, ideal for orienting yourself and experiencing Spa’s classic resort atmosphere.
Tree-lined park in the center of Spa, pleasant for a short stroll and for viewing monuments and grand Belle Époque surroundings.
Popular hilltop viewpoint reached by funicular, offering broad views over Spa and easy access to the thermal complex and walks.
Spa water is the town’s iconic mineral water, drawn from local springs and famous across Europe for centuries as a classic spa drink.
Liège waffles are dense, buttery waffles with pearl sugar that caramelizes while baking. A beloved regional sweet found across eastern Belgium.
Boulets à la Liégeoise are beef and pork meatballs in a sweet-sour sauce with Liège syrup, a signature comfort dish of nearby Wallonia.
Established restaurant in central Spa known for refined French-Belgian cuisine in an elegant, classic setting.
Well-known brasserie with Belgian classics, steaks, and regional dishes in a lively, traditional atmosphere near the center.
Popular casual venue for Belgian and Italian dishes, appreciated for dependable service and a relaxed town-center setting.
Moderate for Belgium: hotels and dining are mid-priced, while local transit is reasonable. Spa can cost a bit more than less touristy towns, especially on weekends and event dates.
Service is usually included. Round up or leave 5-10% for great restaurant service. Taxi fares can be rounded up, and small change is fine in cafes.
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Spa 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 Spa, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

Most Budapest to Spa trains use the Budapest Keleti to Spa station pair, with some services arriving at Spa-Geronstère. Use this guide to compare Budapest and Spa train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti 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: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
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.
Spa-Geronstère has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, and Ticket Office.
Wi-Fi is available at Spa-Geronstère. ATMs are available at Spa-Geronstère.
Ticket office support is available at Spa-Geronstère.
Available at Spa-Geronstère: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spa-Geronstère: Limited accessibility facilities.
Spa is 1 km from Spa city centre. Public transport options include:
Spa has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Le Relais de la Sauvenière, La Belle Époque
Free.
Ticket office support is available at Spa. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Spa. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Spa: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Spa: Bike Parking.
Accessibility facilities are available at Spa: Ramps.
Nearby hotels include Radisson Blu Palace Hotel, Hotel La Reine, Silva Hotel Spa-Balmoral.
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