The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Donaueschingen
Cheapest price
£71
Average price
£71
Fastest journey
16 h 40 m
Average duration
16 h 40 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
790 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Donaueschingen is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Donaueschingen will cost around £71 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £71.
To travel from Budapest to Donaueschingen you need to make at least 2 changes.
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Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Donaueschingen
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Donaueschingen among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £40, and a flight costs an average of £22.
Distance: 790 km
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Live departures
Budapest to Donaueschingen train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Donaueschingen trains for tomorrow, Thursday 6 November. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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![]() | 15:55 Budapest | 16h40 | 08:35 Donaueschingen Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Donaueschingen
Trains from Budapest to Donaueschingen run on average 6 times per day, taking around 11h 18m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £42 but you can travel from only £22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 05:14, the last at 21:48. The fastest train covers the 790 km distance in 12h 0m.
Distance 790 km |
Average train duration 11h 18m |
Cheapest ticket price £42 |
Trains per day 6 |
Fastest train 12h 0m |
First train 05:14 |
Last train 21:48 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Donaueschingen trainsDeutsche Bahn, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Donaueschingen from £22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
Deutsche Bahn
A Bordrestaurant (restaurant car) where you can sit and eat.
A Bordbistro (bistro bar) with snacks, hot meals, and drinks to-go.
At-seat service in 1st class: staff will take your order and serve food/drinks directly to your seat.
Regional trains (RE / RB / S-Bahn):
No onboard catering.
You’re welcome to bring your own food and drinks.
Not included by default.
You can add a seat reservation when booking (recommended for busy routes).
Costs around €4.90 per seat (or €5.90 if booked separately later).
First Class:
Yes, always included in the ticket price.
Allowed for free if they can fit in a transport box (max. size: hand luggage).
Must stay in the box for the entire journey.
Large dogs:
Require a separate (paid) ticket — typically half the price of a regular second-class ticket.
Must be leashed and wear a muzzle while on the train.
Cannot sit on seats.
Assistance dogs:
Travel free of charge.
Do not need a muzzle or leash if medically not required.
Allowed to accompany the passenger at all times.
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
FAQs: Budapest to Donaueschingen train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Donaueschingen by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Donaueschingen, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Donaueschingen
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, with access from Etele tér.
- Restaurant Etele Plaza
- KFC Etele Plaza
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Griff
- Hotel Ventura
- Hotel Berlin
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-8 for international and domestic long-distance trains
- Hall 2: regional and suburban train platforms
- Hall 3: Metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M4
- Tram: Line 1, Line 19, Line 49
- Bus: Several lines available
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall, approaching the entrance near the international checkout to the left.
- Déli Terasz Söröző
- Ibrahim török büfé
- Vagon Etterem
- Fornetti
- Trio pizza
- Turkish Döner KEBAB
- Déli Mosoly
- Balatonexpressz Étkezőkocsi
- Club D One
- Lokomotív Falatozó
- There are some accessible features including ramps and elevators.
- Mercure Budapest Castle Hill
- Christina Residence Budapest
- ibis Budapest Castle Hill
- Mon - Sun: 06:00-10:00, 10:20-14:00, 14:25- 17:35
- Located in the passenger hall of the train station, next to the international ticket offices.
- Metro lines: M2 (red)
- Tram lines: 17, 56, 56A, 59, 59A, 59B, 61
- Bus lines: 21, 21A, 39, 102, 139, 140, 140A, N960, N990
- Train lines: IC, IR, S (10, 12, 30, 34, 35, 40, 42), Z30
- Monday: 07:00 - 18:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 18:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 18:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 18:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 18:00
- Saturday: 08:00 - 13:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 14:00
- Park-Restaurant Donaueschingen
- Bräustüble
- Grüner Baum
- Eiscafe Vivaldi
- Grüner Baum
- Hotel Linde
- Wyndham Garden
- Hotel Restaurant zum Hirschen
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