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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Florence to Budapest
Cheapest price
$213
Average price
$213
Fastest journey
12 h 54 m
Average duration
17 h 54 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
734 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Florence to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Florence to Budapest will cost around $213 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $213.
It's difficult to get from Florence to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
7:20 AM12h54Florence8:14 PMBudapest$2131One-way2 transfers- 2:20 PM22h54Florence1:14 PMBudapest$2131One-way2 transfers
- 7:20 AM12h54Florence8:14 PMBudapest$2131One-way2 transfers
- 2:20 PM22h54Florence1:14 PMBudapest$2131One-way2 transfers
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Florence to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Florence to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $55. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 51m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $55, and a train costs an average of $213.
Distance: 456 miles (734 km)
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$213 Average price | $163 Average price | $86 Average price Cheapest | $266 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 58m Average total duration 18h 28m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 51m Average total duration Fastest 2h 51m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 49m Average total duration 16h 19m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 18m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 2.2 - 4.4kg CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Florence to Budapest:
A bus is $77 (€62) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Florence to Budapest costing on average $163 (€132).
A bus is $127 (€103) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Florence to Budapest costing on average $213 (€172).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Bus takes on average 16h 19m.
Train takes on average 18h 28m.
Tickets start at around $213 (€172) compared to roughly $266 (€215) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $53 (€43). The journey takes 18h 28m versus 9h 18m 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.
Live departures
Florence to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Florence to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Wednesday, May 27. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 7:20 AM Florence | 12h54 | 8:14 PM Budapest | 2 transfers | |
| 2:20 PM Florence | 22h54 | 1:14 PM Budapest | 2 transfers | |
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- Compare with other providers: On Omio, you can not only buy tickets for ÖBB | Nightjet, but also compare tickets for the likes of Frecciarossa to find the best option for your trip from Florence to Budapest.
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Florence to Budapest
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Hungary
Trains from Florence to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 28m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $213 (€172) but you can travel from only $21 (€17) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:40, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 456 miles (734 km) distance in 12h 54m.
Distance 456 miles (734 km) |
Average train duration 18h 28m |
Cheapest ticket price $213 (€172) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 12h 54m |
First train 12:40 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 14 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Nightjet, Frecciarossa from Florence to Budapest trainsÖBB | Nightjet, Frecciarossa trains will get you between Florence and Budapest from $21 (€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 Florence to Budapest
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