The cheapest and fastest trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Cheapest price on Sep 20
€25
Average ticket price on Sep 20
€32
Fastest journey on Sep 20
6 h 57 m
Average journey duration on Sep 20
7 h 3 m
Trains on Sep 20
6
Distance
470 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport will cost around €32 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only €25.
On Sun, Sep 20, we found 6 trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, including 6 direct services.
On Sun, Sep 20 the direct trains cover the 470 km distance in an average of 7 h 3 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 6 h 57 m .
On Sun, Sep 20 the slowest trains will take 7 h 13 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.
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM7h13Prague hlavní nádraží1:14 PMBudapest-Deli€251One-way0 transfers
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€251One-way0 transfers
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:01 AM7h13Prague hlavní nádraží4:14 PMBudapest-Deli€311One-way0 transfers
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:01 AM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way0 transfers
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)1:01 PM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€391One-way0 transfers
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest)1:01 PM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží7:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€391One-way0 transfers
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€251One-way0 transfers
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:01 AM6h57Prague hlavní nádraží3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld€311One-way0 transfers
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)6:01 AM7h13Prague hlavní nádraží1:14 PMBudapest-Deli€251One-way0 transfers
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:01 AM7h13Prague hlavní nádraží4:14 PMBudapest-Deli€311One-way0 transfers
Travel Information
Compare bus, train, and flight for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the train, with an average ticket price of €38 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 9m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a train costs an average of €38, while a flight costs an average of €379.
Distance: 292 miles (470 km)
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Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
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€38 Average price Cheapest | €49 Average price | €379 Average price | €127 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
7h 34m Average total duration 7h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 9h 11m Average total duration 8h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 44m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport:
A train is €11 less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average €49.
A train is €341 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport costing on average €379.
Other travel options to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 4m.
Bus takes on average 8h 41m.
Tickets start at around €38 compared to roughly €127 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €89. The journey takes 7h 4m versus 5h 44m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can work, read, or sleep along the way rather than spending the time behind the wheel. You'll also save the hassle of parking at the other end.
Direct services run with RegioJet a.s., ÖBB | Euro City (EC).
Driving is worth it if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group, or want to stop somewhere en route.
Live departures
Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport train times
The table below shows live departures for Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport trains for tomorrow, Sunday, September 20. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h57 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 6:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h13 | 1:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h13 | 4:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:01 AM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h57 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 6h57 | 7:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 0 transfersDirect | |
RJ 1035 (Prague -> Budapest) | 1:01 PM Prague hlavní nádraží | 7h13 | 8:14 PM Budapest-Deli | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport run on average 6 times per day, taking around 7h 4m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at €17 if you book in advance.
There are 5 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 04:01, the last at 11:01. The fastest train covers the 292 miles (470 km) distance in 6h 42m.
Distance 292 miles (470 km) |
Average train duration 7h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price €17 |
Trains per day 6 |
Direct trains 5 |
Fastest train 6h 42m |
First train 4:01 AM |
Last train 11:01 AM |
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Train companies: RegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport trainsRegioJet a.s., České dráhy, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Prague Vaclav Havel Airport and Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport from €17. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Trains from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Prague Vaclav Havel Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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