The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Luxembourg
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£104
Fastest journey
12 h 55 m
Average duration
13 h 39 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
977 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Luxembourg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Luxembourg will cost around £104 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
Of the 5 trains that leave Budapest for Luxembourg every day 5 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 977 km distance in an average of 13 h 39 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 12 h 55 m .
The slowest trains will take 14 h 10 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, coach and flight for Budapest to Luxembourg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Luxembourg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.3 - 0.9kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £32, and a flight costs an average of £119.
Distance: 977 km
Compare train with
Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£129 Average Price | £247 Average Price | £69 Average Price Cheapest |
13h 25m Average total duration 12h 55m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 46m Average total duration Fastest 2h 46m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 34m Average total duration 18h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.3 - 0.9kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.9 - 5.9kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions |
![]() Most popular train company | ![]() Most popular airline | ![]() Most popular bus company |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Luxembourg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140 · RJX 766 · EC 112 · ICE 224 | On time 07:40 Budapest Keleti | 14h05 | 21:45 Luxembourg station | 5 changes | |
RJX 62 · EC 216 · Bus 82159 | On time 08:40 Budapest Keleti | 14h10 | 22:50 Luxembourg station | 2 changes | |
EC 142 · RJX 566 · EC 216 · Bus 82159 | On time 09:40 Budapest Keleti | 13h10 | 22:50 Luxembourg station | 3 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 510 · RE 4149 · Bus 82111 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 19h20 | 06:00 Luxembourg station | 3 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 1554 · Bus 82111 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 19h20 | 06:00 Luxembourg station | 3 changes | |
RJX 64 · ICE 590 · ICE 1554 · RE 4145 | On time 10:40 Budapest Keleti | 18h43 | 05:23 Luxembourg station | 4 changes | |
| Thursday 6 November | |||||
![]() | 06:40 Budapest | 14h05 | 20:45 Luxembourg | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
Find all the dates and times for this journey
Compare prices and tickets Budapest to Luxembourg by train, coach or flight
06 Nov
07 Nov
08 Nov
09 Nov
10 Nov
11 Nov
12 Nov
13 Nov
14 Nov
15 Nov
16 Nov
17 Nov
18 Nov
19 Nov
20 Nov
21 Nov
22 Nov
23 Nov
24 Nov
25 Nov
26 Nov
How far in advance should I book train tickets from Budapest to Luxembourg?
Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Luxembourg
Distance 977 km |
Average train duration 12h 55m |
Cheapest ticket price £53 |
Trains per day 4 |
Fastest train 12h 55m |
First train 03:17 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Regiojet from Budapest to Luxembourg trainsDeutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet, Regiojet trains will get you between Budapest and Luxembourg from £32. 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.
ÖBB | Railjet
Regiojet
FAQs: Budapest to Luxembourg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Luxembourg
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. You can access the car park at 4 rue de Compiègne as well as at 112 rue Maubeuge.
- Brasserie Schuman
- Vapiano Luxembourg Gare
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- €1
- Hotel Empire
- Hotel Carlton
- Park Inn by Radisson Luxembourg City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-9 for trains to France, Belgium, Germany, and regional destinations
- Hall 2: Tram connections
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line T1
- Train: National and international connections
Most popular train connections from Budapest
More options for your journey from Budapest to Luxembourg
Here are some other resources that might have the information you need


