Prague to Budapest: travel options
Approximate road distance: 530 km • Journey details for the options listed below.
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Recorded fares and journey times. Check each operator before booking.
| Transport Mode | Operator | Duration | Price guide | Stations / Airports | Key Booking Tip |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| train Direct | RegioJet / České Dráhy EuroCity | About 7h |
Check fare
Fare source checked: 14 Oct 2026 Fares vary by departure and ticket conditions. Tickets and times: RegioJet / České Dráhy EuroCity |
Dep: Praha hl.n.
Arr: Budapest: station depends on operator and departure
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The reviewed regular Metropolitan timetable takes 6 hours 51 minutes from Praha hlavní nádraží to Budapest-Nyugati. The reviewed RegioJet departure instead takes 7 hours 13 minutes to Budapest Déli. Use roughly seven hours for initial planning and select the exact operator, date and station. Confirm current works, seat category, reservation and fare; the two Budapest arrivals have different local connections. |
Choosing your journey
Treat this as a full travel day. Direct trains take roughly 6½ to 7 hours, so choose a comfortable departure and an easy arrival plan.
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Prepare for a longer ride
Look at the seat class, reservation and food arrangements for the actual operator. Bring water and something to eat even when catering is advertised. Keep your charger and arrival directions in a small bag within reach.
Read the station carefully
Budapest’s arrival station varies by service. Nyugati, Keleti and Kelenföld are separate places, so use the name on your ticket for the final BKK journey. Save check-in instructions if arriving late.
Protect the first evening
Keep dinner and a short local walk as the plan. A thermal bath or timed attraction creates an unnecessary deadline. Use the price offered for your date before fixing the full trip budget.
Timetables and booking
