- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$29
Average price
$29
Fastest journey
9 h 8 m
Average duration
9 h 8 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
312 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gliwice to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gliwice to Budapest will cost around $29 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $29.
It's difficult to get from Gliwice to Budapest without transferring at least once.


Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Gliwice to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $27. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $27, and a flight costs an average of $23.
Distance: 193 miles (312 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$27 Average price Cheapest | $48 Average price | $179 Average price | $118 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 14m Average total duration 6h 44m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 5h 48m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Gliwice to Budapest:
A train is $21 (€17) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Gliwice to Budapest costing on average $48 (€39).
A train is $151 (€125) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gliwice to Budapest costing on average $179 (€147).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 44m.
Bus takes on average 7h 48m.
Tickets start at around $27 (€22) compared to roughly $118 (€97) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $91 (€75). The journey takes 6h 44m versus 5h 48m 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 Gliwice to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Tuesday, June 30. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 10:41 AM Gliwice | 9h08 | 7:49 PM Budapest | 1 transfer | |
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Trains from Gliwice to Budapest run on average 6 times per day, taking around 6h 44m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $27 (€22) but you can travel from only $23 (€19) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:24, 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 44m |
Cheapest ticket price $27 (€22) |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 7h 34m |
First train 5:24 AM |
Last train 10:50 PM |
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Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
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Historic hilltop quarter of cobbled lanes, viewpoints, and elegant buildings surrounding Buda Castle.
Popular walking area for dramatic overlooks of the Danube, bridges, and the Pest skyline.
Grand boulevard lined with mansions, cultural venues, and cafés, ideal for architecture-focused walks.
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Spicy fisherman’s soup made with river fish and paprika. It is a celebrated Hungarian dish, especially valued for its bold, deep flavor.
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Moderate by European standards: public transport and casual dining are good value, while central hotels and upscale restaurants cost more.
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