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Praha / Prague / Prag to Budapest by train
Despite the journey time for a rail journey from Prague to Budapest, being under eight hours, travellers can choose between taking a day or night trains.
Routes you can take to go from Praha / Prague / Prag to Budapest
When travelling between most cities by train there is only one logical option, though on other journeys there is a choice between different trains or alternative routes. If different options are available you can use the info to decide which is best for you.
Choose one of the following options:
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Route Information
Option 1: travelling by day on an EC train
Travel Time (approx)
6hr 44min
Frequency
Daily
Travel Info
6 x trains per day
Is the journey from Prague to Budapest direct?
Yes, there is no need to make a connection when taking this route.
Is this journey scenic?
It isn't outstanding, but between Pardubice and Brno most of the journey passes through an attractive rolling landscape; and then between Vac and Budapest the railway is close by the River Danube
What other tourist locations are along this route from Berlin to Budapest?
These trains also call in Brno and Bratislava
When is the usual approximate earliest arrival in Budapest?
Before 12:30pm daily
Source = [European Rail Timetable](https://www.europeanrailtimetable.eu/
How easy is it to travel on from the station in Budapest?
Take Metro line 3 (direction Kőbánya-Kispest) and the heart of the city is two stops away at ‘Deak Ferenc ter’, but the closest stop to St Stephen's Basilica is Arany János utca - only one stop south of Nyugati.
You can walk to the Basillica in around 20 minutes
Four stops south of Nyugati on Line 3 is 'Kálvin tér' - the closest Metro station to the Hungarian National Museum
The Hungarian Parliament Building is a 15 - 20 min walk from Nyugati station - there are no direct public transport connection
When is the usual approximate latest departure from Praha hl.n
Before 15:45 daily - though there is a night train which typically departs at around 22:00 and arrives in Budapest at around 08:30
Source = European Rail Timetable
How easy is it to get to the station in Prague?
Praha hl.n train station is located on the eastern edge of the city centre, so transferring to the Metro or trams can be good options.
See the Station Guide for more information, plus easy access to booking accommodation in its neighbourhood.
Are tickets cheaper if booked in advance for these Prague to Budapest trains?
Yes, and they can be purchased from a choice of booking agents - see below.
Click on the 'Good to know info' to access guides to how rail tickets are managed in Germany, plus step-by-step guides on how to make a booking.
How soon ahead of travel are tickets typically placed on sale for these Prague to Budapest trains?
Up to eight weeks ahead for the EC trains, but up to 4 weeks ahead for the Regiojet trains
Does the ticket for these Prague to Budapest trains include assigned seats?
Not on these EC trains, seat reservations are available, but need to be added when booking for an additional fee.
Do rail pass users need to book reservations for these Prague to Bratislava trains?
No they are available, but are not mandatory.
Is catering available on the Prague to Berlin trains on this journey option?
On the EC trains is a bar/bistro car and a restaurant car
See the Train Guides in the Journey Information.
What else is good to know about Czech rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Czechia.
What else is good to know about Hungarian rail travel?
Check out the guide to travelling by train in Hungary.
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