Cheapest
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The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Rome to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
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Fastest Journey
23 h 45 m
Average
23 h 45 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
810 km
It's difficult to get from Rome to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
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Distance | 502 miles (809 km) | |
Train frequency | 3 a day | |
Direct train | No | |
Train providers | ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet |
Trains from Rome to Budapest cover the 502 miles (809 km) long trip taking on average 17 h 34 min with our travel partners like ÖBB | Nightjet or ÖBB | Railjet. Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day. Travelers depart most frequently from Roma Termini and arrive in Budapest-Kelenföld.
Travel between Rome and Budapest on ÖBB Nightjet trains with Omio. When comparing schedules and tickets, we will also show you other options with multiple connections or other travel modes if they’re available.
ÖBB Nightjet is an Austrian train company that offers overnight services across Europe. It has a range of train types, including the EuroNight, CityNightLine and Nightjet, which all offer comfortable sleeping compartments and couchettes. The EuroNight is the most luxurious option, with private compartments and a restaurant car. The CityNightLine is a more affordable option, with compartments and couchettes, while the Nightjet is the most basic option, with couchettes and reclining seats. Ticket types include Economy, Comfort and Business, with the latter offering the most luxurious experience. Onboard facilities include Wi-Fi, power sockets, a restaurant car and a bar. The most popular routes for ÖBB Nightjet are from Vienna to Munich, Berlin, Zurich, Amsterdam, Prague and Budapest.
When departing from Rome, you have various train station options to start your route from including Roma Termini, Roma Tiburtina and Roma Trastevere. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your trip in train stations like Budapest-Kelenföld, Budapest-Déli and Budapest Keleti.
Passengers board the train most frequently from Roma Termini, which is located around 1.6 miles (2.6 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Budapest-Kelenföld, located 3.2 miles (5.2 km) away from the city centre.
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