Munich to Budapest train

Trains from Munich to Budapest

Travelers with Budapest in their sights will find trains are one of the most convenient ways to travel on this route. There are on average 12 trains which go from Munich to Budapest on any given day of the week. Four of these trains are direct, while the other eight trains will require at least one connection. All trains are offered by German provider Deutsche Bahn, the country's main rolling stock provider. Travelers can expect a journey time of about seven hours. With departures spread throughout the day, passengers are sure to find a departure that suits their needs.

Munich to Budapest Train Time: Daily Departures

Deutsche Bahn offers multiple train departures from Munich to Germany each day. The trains on this route run from the Munich Hbf and arrive at either Budapest-Deli pu station or the Keleti Pályaudvar station. There are four direct trains departing daily, while the other eight require one or more connections. The first service for this route starts a little before 1:00 a.m. with the last one leaving at around 11:50 p.m. It is worth noting that the last direct departure of the day leaves shortly after 1:00 p.m.

 How long is the journey by train from Munich to Budapest?

The fastest journey on the Munich to Budapest route takes a little under seven hours, six hours and 56 minutes to be exact. Where an indirect option is required the travel time can take anything up to 14 hours. If time is a factor, passengers should aim for one of the four direct routes. 

What are the departure and arrival stations for trains from Munich to Budapest?

Departure train station: Any train from Munich to Budapest will depart from Munich Hbf, which is located less than half a mile (450 m) from the city center and it can be reached by foot or with a public bus. Walking will take travelers less than five minutes to reach the city center. The train station is equipped with public bathrooms, shops, cafes, as well as restaurants.

Arrival train station: There are two possible arrival stations for trains from Munich to Budapest. Passengers will arrive at either Budapest-Deli pu station or the Keleti Pályaudvar station. The Budapest-Deli pu station is located one and a half miles (just over two km) from the city center and can be reached by subway or by bus in about 14 minutes. The Keleti Pályaudvar station is a similar distance from the city center and may be reached by metro or by bus in around six minutes. The train stations are complete with cafes, restaurants, public bathrooms, and shops. 

Which train companies travel from Munich to Budapest?

There is currently just one train company that caters trains for this specific route. Deutsche Bahn services at least 12 trains that depart every day. Travelers will have the chance to choose between morning, afternoon, and evening departure times with Deutsche Bahn on this route. 

Deutsche Bahn Munich to Budapest

Of the 12 Deutsche Bahn departures from Munich to Budapest four trains are direct. The direct journey takes just under seven hours. Passengers will find the direct options spread out from the early morning to lunchtime, while indirect options continue in the afternoon. Deutsche Bahn is Germany's leading rail provider, known for their reliable rolling stock and rigid schedules.

Munich to Budapest Trains: Services on Board

When traveling with Deutsche Bahn passengers will be able to choose between purchasing a first or second class fare. First class carriages offer passengers extra space to ensure supreme comfort. Even in the second class carriages passengers can expect armchair seating, bathrooms, as well as large in-carriage storage for their luggage. Passengers may take as much luggage as they can carry onboard of the train, the only stipulation being that the bag is not "too large to be carried by one person". The majority of the trains serviced by Deutsche Bahn further offer several designated seats for travelers with limited mobility and extra seats for passengers that traveling with them. It is advisable to contact Deutsche Bahn at least 24 hours prior to travel to organize any extra services required. Passengers will also have the chance to bring along any small pets and service dogs free of charge. Larger pets may have extra fees which apply and should be checked on the Deutsche Bahn website. 

 How to find cheap train tickets from Munich to Budapest?

Travelers that want to save up money while booking a train from Munich to Budapest must purchase their ticket at least a few weeks or a month before their desired departure date. Another worthy tip is to remain flexible with the desired departure time and date to find the best ticket prices there are. Using the Omio planning tool travelers will be able to arrange various journey options to check for the cheapest one available.

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