The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Lech
Cheapest price
£118
Average price
£118
Fastest journey
11 h 15 m
Average duration
11 h 15 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
671 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Lech is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Lech will cost around £118 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £118.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Lech every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 671 km distance in an average of 11 h 15 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 11 h 15 m .
The slowest trains will take 11 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.


Travel Information
Compare train and flight for Budapest to Lech
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lech among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £54. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 7h 36m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £54, and a flight costs an average of £93.
Distance: 671 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
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£96 Average Price Cheapest | £184 Average Price |
9h 42m Average total duration 9h 12m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 36m Average total duration Fastest 7h 36m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Budapest to Lech train times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Lech trains for tomorrow, Sunday 21 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 07:40 Budapest | 11h15 | 18:55 Lech | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Lech
Trains from Budapest to Lech run on average 10 times per day, taking around 9h 12m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £54 if you book in advance.
The earliest train runs at 05:59, the last at 23:47. The fastest train covers the 671 km distance in 8h 0m.
Distance 671 km |
Average train duration 9h 12m |
Cheapest ticket price £54 |
Trains per day 10 |
Fastest train 8h 0m |
First train 05:59 |
Last train 23:47 |
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FAQs: Budapest to Lech train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Lech 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 Lech, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Lech
- 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
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