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Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
A major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with strong collections of Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European art. It is a leading choice for art lovers visiting Budapest.
Cheapest price
$296
Average price
$309
Fastest journey
11 h 27 m
Average duration
11 h 39 m
Trains per day
8
Distance
848 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Strasbourg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Strasbourg to Budapest will cost around $309 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $296.
It's difficult to get from Strasbourg to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
TGV 9561+
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631
TGV 9561+
ICE 119 · RJX 19915
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
87429 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.8kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $51, and a train costs an average of $294.
Distance: 526 miles (848 km)
| Train | Most popular Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$322 Average price | $80 Average price Cheapest | $128 Average price | $228 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 42m Average total duration 10h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 18m Average total duration 14h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 10h 51m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.3 - 0.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.8 - 2.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Strasbourg to Budapest:
A bus is $48 (€39) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $128 (€105).
A bus is $242 (€198) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Budapest costing on average $322 (€264).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 12m.
Bus takes on average 14h 48m.
You'll arrive about 39m sooner (10h 12m by train vs 10h 51m by car). Tickets start at around $322 (€264) compared to roughly $228 (€187) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Strasbourg to Budapest trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 19. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621+ TGV 9571 | Delayed 8:51 AM 8:34 AMStrasbourg station | 11h45 | 8:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
ICE 563 · RJX 67+ TGV 9571 | Delayed 8:51 AM 8:34 AMStrasbourg station | 12h01 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631+ TGV 9561 | Delayed 8:52 AM 9:08 AMStrasbourg station | 12h11 | 9:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
ICE 119 · RJX 19915+ TGV 9561 | Delayed 8:52 AM 9:08 AMStrasbourg station | 12h27 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | 10:52 AM Strasbourg station | 11h43 | 10:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 4 transfers | |
87423 · ICE 372 · ICE 565 · RJX 69 | 10:52 AM Strasbourg station | 11h27 | 10:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 12:44 PM Strasbourg station | 11h45 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
87429 · ICE 370 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 12:53 PM Strasbourg station | 11h36 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
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Trains from Strasbourg to Budapest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $294 (€241) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:06, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 526 miles (848 km) distance in 11h 9m.
Distance 526 miles (848 km) |
Average train duration 10h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price $294 (€241) |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 11h 9m |
First train 12:06 AM |
Last train 11:35 PM |
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