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Compare 2 ways to travel from Prague to Budapest
Among the sustainable travel choices, the Train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 6 hours 57 minutes and with fares starting at just €20, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.
Where are the popular train stations and stops in Prague and Budapest?
Prague
- A300/8 Wilsonova, 110 00 Praha, Czechia
- B
Praha hl.n
Prague Main Railway Station, 120 00 Praha-Praha 2, Czechia - CKřižíkova 2b, Nové Město, 186 00 Praha-Praha 8, Czech Republic
- DAviatická, 161 08, Praha 6, Czechia
- ETomíčkova 2234, Chodov, 148 00 Praha-Praha 11, Czechia
- FChlumecká, 198 00 Praha 20, Czech Republic
Budapest
- ABudapest, Könyves Kálmán krt. 13, 1097 Hungary
- B
Kelenföld
Budapest, Etele tér 11, 1115 Hungary - DBudapest, Horvát Boldizsár u. 1, 1142 Hungary
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Frequently asked questions about travelling from Prague 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 Prague to Budapest?
The cheapest train tickets from Prague to Budapest start from €20. The average price for this train route is around €35. Busbud recommends booking your tickets in advance for the best chance of getting the lowest possible price.
How long is the train journey from Prague to Budapest?
The average train journey time from Prague to Budapest is 6h 57m, covering a distance of 445 km. The fastest train gets you there in 6h 57m and is operated by RegioJet.
Which train operators serve the Prague to Budapest route?
What are the earliest and latest departure times for the train from Prague to Budapest?
The earliest train from Prague to Budapest departs at 06:01. And the latest train departs at 13:01.
Which is the best train operator from Prague to Budapest?
According to Busbud customers, the highest-rated train operator on this route is ÖBB, with an average rating of 4.5 out of 5 stars based on 2 reviews.
Which train operator has the best Wi-Fi from Prague to Budapest?
According to reviews on Busbud, the train operator ÖBB has the highest Wi-Fi rating with a score of 5.0.
Which train operator has the most punctual service from Prague to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the most punctual train operator on this route is ÖBB, with a punctuality rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Which train operator has the cleanest trains from Prague to Budapest?
According to Busbud traveller reviews, the train operator with the cleanest trains on this route is ÖBB, with a cleanliness rating of 5.0 out of 5 stars.
Find cheapest prices for trains
Price is for a one-way ticket for one passenger and based on past searches.
The cheapest trip from Prague to Budapest was searched and found on 31 Mar 2026 with a price of €18To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Prague to Budapest as early as possible.
You can expect to pay from €18 to €59 for a train ticket from Prague to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at €18, which is on 2026-03-31.