Mainz to Budapest train
Cheap train tickets from Mainz to Budapest
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Train schedule from Mainz to Budapest
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Fastest train times from Mainz to Budapest
Fastest Journey
14 h 6 m
Average
14 h 16 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
835 km
Of the 3 trains that leave Mainz for Budapest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
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Overview: Train from Mainz to Budapest
 | Distance | 518 miles (835 km) |
 | Average train duration | 10 h 37 min |
 | Average train ticket price | $60 (€53) |
 | Train frequency | 1 a day |
 | Direct train | Yes, there is 1 direct train a day |
 | Train companies | Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn |
Trains from Mainz to Budapest cover the 518 miles (835 km) long route taking on average 10 h 37 min with our travel partners like Deutsche Bahn with connection or Deutsche Bahn. Normally, there is 1 train operating per day, including direct services available. While the average ticket price for this route costs around $60 (€53), you can find the cheapest train ticket for as low as $42 (€38). Travelers depart most frequently from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Budapest-Déli.
Train providers: Deutsche Bahn from Mainz to Budapest trains
Deutsche Bahn trains will get you between Mainz and Budapest from $42 (€38). With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main provider of train services and makes on average about 40, 000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of trains includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Mainz to Budapest train.
Travel Tips: Trains from Mainz to Budapest
Travel between Mainz, Germany and Budapest, Hungary by train is: Fully open.
What is the status of international entry into Hungary from Germany?
International entry status: Entry is fully open for citizens and permanent residents of Germany
Do I need to self-quarantine on arrival in Hungary from Mainz?
Conditions of entry:
- There are no current restrictions
What are the safety rules to follow in Budapest, Hungary?
When traveling in Hungary, you must follow these COVID-19 safety rules:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Recommended
The information above was last checked on 5/16/22. This can change before your date of travel so please review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations for your train from Mainz to Budapest before traveling.
Return travel from Hungary to Germany is: Partially open.
Are there any international entry restrictions on returning to Mainz from Budapest?
Entry into Germany is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary
Do I need to quarantine on arrival in Germany from Budapest?
Requirements for reentering:
- Travellers must present a negative COVID-19 test as either a RT-PCR performed within 3 hours prior to arrival, or an Antigen test performed within 2 hours prior to arrival
- Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
- Travellers who have recovered from COVID-19 in the last 9 months are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test (certificate needed)
What are the safety rules to follow in Mainz, Germany?
The government of Germany has imposed these measures to reduce the spread of COVID-19:
- Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
- Face mask requirement: Mandatory
Last checked on 5/21/22. Please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations closer to the travel date of your train to Mainz from Budapest.
There are a few train stations in Mainz to start your trip from including Mainz Hbf, Mainz Römisches Theater and Mainz-Mombach. In Budapest you have a few train station options to choose from for your arrival including Budapest-Déli and Budapest Keleti.
Omio customers traveling this route depart most frequently from Mainz Hbf and arrive in Budapest-Déli.
Passengers board their train most frequently from Mainz Hbf and travel around 1.9 miles (3.1 km) from the city center to this train station.
Passengers traveling this route most often arrive at Budapest-Déli and need to travel approximately 1.3 miles (2.1 km) from the train station to the city center in Budapest.
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