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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
$139
Average price
$166
Fastest journey
10 h 6 m
Average duration
10 h 51 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest will cost around $166 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $139.
Of the 6 trains that leave Heidelberg for Budapest on Mon, Jun 22, 6 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Mon, Jun 22 the direct trains cover the 791 km distance in an average of 10 h 51 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 6 m .
On Mon, Jun 22 the slowest trains will take 11 h 9 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 train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $49. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $49, and a train costs an average of $51.
Distance: 491 miles (791 km)
Most popular Train | Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$152 Average price | $126 Average price | $73 Average price Cheapest | $210 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 53m Average total duration 7h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration Fastest 2h 44m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 11m Average total duration 15h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions | - 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 Heidelberg to Budapest:
A bus is $53 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Heidelberg to Budapest costing on average $126 (€103).
A bus is $79 (€65) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Heidelberg to Budapest costing on average $152 (€124).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 23m.
Bus takes on average 15h 41m.
The journey is about 2h 39m faster (7h 23m by train vs 10h 2m by car) and roughly $58 (€47) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($152 (€124) vs $210 (€172)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Heidelberg 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 117 · RJX 67 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h22 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117 · RJX 19977 · EC 149 · E 1853 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h06 | 7:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
ICE 117 · RJX 19977 · EC 149 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h16 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ RJX 67 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h22 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 117+ RJX19977+ EC 149 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h16 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 117+ RJX 67+ IC 649 | On time 9:13 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h22 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 573 · ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 9:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h02 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
S2 · ICE 573 · ICE 563 · RJX 67 | 9:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h51 | 8:24 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
DB S2+ ICE 573 · ICE 563+ RJX 67 | On time 9:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h02 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
DB S2+ ICE 573 · ICE 563+ RJX 67 | 9:33 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h46 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 5 transfers | |
DB S3+ ICE 563+ RJX 67 | On time 9:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 10h52 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
DB S3+ ICE 563+ RJX 67+ IC 741 | 9:43 AM Heidelberg Hbf | 11h36 | 9:19 PM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
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Trains from Heidelberg to Budapest run on average 12 times per day, taking around 7h 23m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $51 (€41) but you can travel from only $31 (€25) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:45. The fastest train covers the 491 miles (791 km) distance in 10h 6m.
Distance 491 miles (791 km) |
Average train duration 7h 23m |
Cheapest ticket price $51 (€41) |
Trains per day 12 |
Fastest train 10h 6m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:45 PM |
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Low Season Apr - Jun |
Busiest Day Wed |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 84 days |
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