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Museum of Fine Arts
Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Nuremberg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Nuremberg to Budapest will cost around CHF 120 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only CHF 40.
It's difficult to get from Nuremberg to Budapest without transferring at least once.
ICE 1587 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 145
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Trains from Nuremberg to Budapest run on average 9 times per day, taking around 8h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at CHF 8 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 388 miles (626 km) distance in 6h 21m.
Distance 388 miles (626 km) |
Average train duration 8h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price CHF 8 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 6h 21m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month Sep |
Cheapest Day Sun |
High Season Jul - Sep |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 42 days |
Use these quick route answers to check fares, travel time, departure options, and direct services before booking from Nuremberg to Budapest.
The table below shows live departures for Nuremberg to Budapest trains for today, Thursday, November 12. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RE1 · RJX 63 | On time 7:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
4007 · RJX 63 | On time 7:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 983 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 7:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h49 | 5:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
ICE 983 · EC 115 · RJX 186 · EC 147 | On time 7:30 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h59 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
EC 115+ RJX 161+ EC 147+ ICE 983 | Delayed 9:16 AM 7:30 AMNuremberg Hbf | 9h59 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
59089 · 57137 · 94027 · ICE 781 | 7:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h50 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 6 transfers | |
RB16 · RE80 · RE89+ EC 115 | On time 7:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h50 | 5:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 6 transfers | |
ICE 701 · RJX 65 · R 4643 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h20 | 6:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
ICE 701 · RJX 65 | On time 8:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h30 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RE1 · RJX 65 | On time 9:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h22 | 6:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RE1 · RJX 65+ IC 647+ EC 149 | 9:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h22 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
RJX19977+ EC 149+ ICE 1215 · ICE 1003 | 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h00 | 7:29 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1003 · ICE 1215+ RJX 67 | On time 9:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 11h06 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 703 · RJX 67 | On time 10:59 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h36 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
4019 · RJX 67 | On time 11:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RE1 · RJX 67+ IC 741+ RJX 165 | 11:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h28 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 67 | On time 11:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
RJX 165+ ICE 1005 · ICE 119 | 11:29 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h06 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RB16 · RE80 · RE80 · RJX 165 | 11:39 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h56 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 69+ IC 745+ EC 343 | 1:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h28 | 11:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
4023 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | 1:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 69+ EC 341 | 1:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
4023 · RJX 69 · EC 341 · R 4711 | 1:07 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h12 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
BUS 91105 · REX 1785 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | 1:11 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h08 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
BUS 91105 · REX 1785 · RJX 69 · EC 341 | 1:11 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h24 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
IC 747+ RJX 261+ ICE 211 · ICE 585 | 1:35 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h54 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
RB16 · RE80+ IC 747+ RJX 261 | 1:39 PM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h50 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
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4001 · RJX 61 | On time 5:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
4001 · RJX 61 · R 4645 | 5:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h12 | 2:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 2 transfers | |
RE1 · RJX 61 | On time 5:07 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h28 | 2:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 1 transfer | |
ICE 1587 · ICE 1211+ RJX19975+ EC 145 | 5:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h47 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1587 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 145 | 5:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h31 | 3:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 4 transfers | |
ICE 1587 · ICE 1211 · RJX 19975 · EC 145 | 5:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 9h47 | 3:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
ICE 1587 · ICE 1211+ RJX 63 | 5:48 AM Nuremberg Hbf | 10h47 | 4:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
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Hungary’s top fine arts museum, with major European works from antiquity to the 20th century. Ideal for classic painting, sculpture, and old masters.
Leading contemporary art museum with strong Hungarian and international shows. Worth visiting for bold exhibitions in a landmark modern building.
National museum covering Hungarian history, archaeology, and statehood. A classic stop for understanding the country beyond Budapest’s landmarks.
UNESCO-listed castle quarter of cobbled streets, courtyards, and viewpoints. Best for atmosphere, heritage walks, and some of Budapest’s finest vistas.
Elegant Andrássy Avenue links the center with Heroes’ Square through palaces and shops. A grand boulevard ideal for walking and historic city views.
Large central park with boating lake, baths, museums, and promenades. A versatile area for families, relaxed walks, and major city attractions.
A rich paprika beef soup with potatoes and vegetables. It is Hungary’s signature comfort dish and a staple in homes and traditional inns.
Slow-cooked beef stew with lots of onion and paprika, usually served with nokedli. A classic example of deep Hungarian paprika flavor.
River fish soup, often carp-based, cooked with hot paprika. It is especially traditional along the Danube and at festive family meals.
Refined Hungarian dining in a historic building, with updated national classics and strong wine service in a formal atmosphere.
Michelin-starred fine dining with a modern tasting menu rooted in Hungarian ingredients. Stylish, intimate, and one of Budapest’s top tables.
Traditional Hungarian restaurant known for goulash, pörkölt, and live music. Warm, old-style atmosphere near the city center.
Moderate for Europe: stays and dining are cheaper than in Western capitals, while central hotels and tourist areas cost more. Transit is good value.
About 10% is common in restaurants if no service charge is added. Round up for taxis and leave small change or round up at cafes.
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Most Nuremberg to Budapest trains use the Nürnberg Hbf to Budapest Keleti station pair, with some services arriving at Budapest-Déli. Use this guide to compare Nuremberg and Budapest train stations on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like train station facilities and services.
Nürnberg Hbf is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Hbf has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Shopping, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Burger King, Cantina Estacion Mediterrano, Coffee Fellows, Dallmayr Cafebar, Dunkin' Donuts, KFC, McDonald's, Subway, Sportsbar, Istanbul Döner, & many more
Free Wi-Fi in the station. ATMs are available at Nürnberg Hbf.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Hbf. Information desks are located near the main entrance, close to the escalators.
Luggage storage is luggage lockers are located close to Platform 5. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Hbf: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Hbf: Elevators, escalators, tactile guiding strips, wheelchair access. Contact the Mobility Service Centre at +49 3065212888 or [email protected].
Nearby hotels include IntercityHotel Nuremberg, Park Plaza Nuremberg, Novotel Nürnberg Centre Ville.
Nürnberg Flughafen is 5 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Flughafen has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Shower, Lounge, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Terminal90, Mövenpick Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the airport terminal.
Ticket office support is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Information desks are located in the main terminal.
Luggage storage is available at Nürnberg Flughafen. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Bike Parking, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Flughafen: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Mövenpick Hotel Nürnberg Airport, Hotel Alpha, Hotel Marienbad.
Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn) is 1 km from Nuremberg city centre. Public transport options include:
Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn) has practical services for this route, including Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Car Rental.
Food and drink options are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn).
ATMs are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn).
Available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn): Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn): Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Nürnberg Rothenburger Str.(U-Bahn).
Budapest Keleti is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest Keleti has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Rosenstein Restaurant, Huszar Restaurant
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest Keleti. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest Keleti. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest Keleti: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest Keleti: Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Hungaria City Center, Baross City Hotel, Royal Park Boutique Hotel.
Budapest-Déli is 1 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Déli has practical services for this route, including Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, and Information Desk.
Food options include: Déli Terasz Söröző, Ibrahim török büfé, Vagon Etterem, Fornetti, Trio pizza, Turkish Döner KEBAB, Déli Mosoly, Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi, Club D One, Lokomotív Falatozó
ATMs are aTM machines are located on the ground floor inside the main hall.
The ticket office is open Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35. Information desks are located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
Luggage storage is located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Déli: Bike Parking, Bike Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Déli: There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
Nearby hotels include Mercure Budapest Castle Hill, Christina Residence Budapest, ibis Budapest Castle Hill.
Budapest-Kelenföld is 3 km from Budapest city centre. Public transport options include:
Budapest-Kelenföld has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Lockers, Parking, Dining, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Hotel, Lost and Found Office, Ticket Office, Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental, Information Desk, and Luggage Carts.
Food options include: Restaurant Etele Plaza, KFC Etele Plaza
Free. ATMs are available in the train station.
Ticket office support is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Information desks are located in the main hall.
Luggage storage is available at Budapest-Kelenföld. Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Bike Parking, Bike Rental, Car Rental.
Accessibility facilities are available at Budapest-Kelenföld: Elevators, ramps.
Nearby hotels include Hotel Griff, Hotel Ventura, Hotel Berlin.
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