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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$606
Average price
$606
Fastest journey
1 d 4 h 24 m
Average duration
1 d 4 h 47 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1230 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Gothenburg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Gothenburg to Budapest will cost around $606 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $606.
It's difficult to get from Gothenburg to Budapest without transferring at least 7 times.
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 14443
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 4441
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 14443
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 14443
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 14443
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199 · 4441Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Gothenburg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $92. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 59m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $92, and a train costs an average of $122.
Distance: 764 miles (1230 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus |
|---|---|---|
$347 Average price | $218 Average price | $145 Average price Cheapest |
23h 11m Average total duration 22h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 59m Average total duration Fastest 2h 59m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 30h 55m Average total duration 30h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 7.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Gothenburg to Budapest:
A bus is $74 (€60) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Gothenburg to Budapest costing on average $218 (€179).
A bus is $202 (€165) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Gothenburg to Budapest costing on average $347 (€284).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 22h 41m.
Bus takes on average 30h 25m.
The table below shows live departures for Gothenburg to Budapest trains for today, Sunday, June 21. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
R 1143 · RJ 387 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 24h34 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 5 transfers | |
R 1143 · RJ 387 · ICE 1503 · ICE 1215 | 6:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 24h24 | 7:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
| Monday, June 22 | |||||
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199+ 81945 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 29h24 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 7 transfers | |
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199+ 81945 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 28h34 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 9 transfers | |
R 1095 · ICL 50067 · ECE 1199+ 81945 | 12:55 PM Gothenburg Centralstation | 28h24 | 5:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 10 transfers | |
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Trains from Gothenburg to Budapest run on average 3 times per day, taking around 22h 41m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $122 (€100) but you can travel from only $29 (€24) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 764 miles (1230 km) distance in 25h 7m.
Distance 764 miles (1230 km) |
Average train duration 22h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $122 (€100) |
Trains per day 3 |
Fastest train 25h 7m |
First train 1:25 AM |
Last train 11:25 PM |
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Cheapest Day Mon |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Mon |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 14 days |
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Budapest Keleti Railway Station, Budapest -> Deák Ferenc tér, Budapest
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