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| Operated by | Vehicle type | Departure time | Departure location | Trip duration | Arrival time | Arrival location | Recommended | Price and booking link |
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eurobahn + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | Cheapest | ||||
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National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
National Express + DB Fernverkehr | Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags | ||||
| Train | Paderborn Hbf | Budapest Keleti Train Station | No tags |
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Compare 2 ways to travel from Paderborn to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 12 hours 47 minutes and with fares starting at just PEN 432, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Paderborn and Budapest?
Paderborn
- A
Maspernplatz
Hathumarstraße (Autohof Monkeloh A33), 33098 Paderborn, Germany - B
Paderborn Hauptbahnhof
Bahnhofstraße 29, 33102 Paderborn, Germany
Budapest
- A
Népliget
Budapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary - C
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - D
Mexikói út
Budapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
Train Companies
Based on 10 reviews, the company was rated 3.8 stars on Busbud. Travellers were especially satisfied with the ticket access and the departure location but often complained with the Wi‑Fi. Deutsche Bahn ticket prices on this trip start at PEN 453
Frequently asked questions about travelling from Paderborn to Budapest by train
Please note that timetables, routes, or operator details shown here may be updated or vary at the time of your journey.
How much does a train ticket cost from Paderborn to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Paderborn to Budapest start from PEN 432. The average price for this train route is around PEN 651. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Paderborn to Budapest?
The average train journey time from Paderborn to Budapest is 12h 47m, covering a distance of 545 miles. The fastest train gets you there in 12h 40m and is operated by Deutsche Bahn.
Which train operators serve the Paderborn to Budapest route?
Several major train operators run on this route with 6 trains available per day.
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Paderborn to Budapest?
The earliest train from Paderborn to Budapest departs at 06:48. And the latest train departs at 23:15.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Paderborn to Budapest was searched and found on 6 Aug 2026 with a price of PEN 573To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Paderborn to Budapest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from PEN 573 to PEN 1,297 for a train ticket from Paderborn to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at PEN 657, which is on 2026-08-09.
