The cheapest and fastest trains from Charleroi to Budapest
Cheapest price
£131
Average price
£153
Fastest journey
14 h 54 m
Average duration
16 h 38 m
Trains per day
3
Distance
1112 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Charleroi to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Charleroi to Budapest will cost around £153 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £131.
Of the 3 trains that leave Charleroi for Budapest every day 3 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 1112 km distance in an average of 16 h 38 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 14 h 54 m .
The slowest trains will take 20 h 7 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.
7:2514h54Charleroi22:19Budapest£1311One-way0 changes
9:2520h07Charleroi5:32Budapest£1561One-way0 changes
8:2514h54Charleroi23:19Budapest£1731One-way0 changes
8:2514h54Charleroi23:19Budapest£1731One-way0 changes
7:2514h54Charleroi22:19Budapest£1311One-way0 changes
9:2520h07Charleroi5:32Budapest£1561One-way0 changes
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Charleroi to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Charleroi to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 0m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £20, and a train costs an average of £79.
Distance: 1112 km
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| Train | Most popular Flight | Coach |
|---|---|---|
£182 Average Price | £77 Average Price Cheapest | £87 Average Price |
17h 54m Average total duration 17h 24m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 0m Average total duration Fastest 2h 0m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 32h 36m Average total duration 32h 6m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Charleroi to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Charleroi to Budapest trains for today, Monday 25 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 7:05 Charleroi | 15h09 | 22:14 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 8:25 Charleroi | 14h54 | 23:19 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 9:25 Charleroi | 20h19 | 5:44 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
![]() | 10:25 Charleroi | 20h14 | 6:39 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Charleroi to Budapest
Trains from Charleroi to Budapest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 17h 24m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £79 but you can travel from only £20 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 07:57, the last at 23:25. The fastest train covers the 1112 km distance in 14h 54m.
Distance 1112 km |
Average train duration 17h 24m |
Cheapest ticket price £79 |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 14h 54m |
First train 7:57 |
Last train 23:25 |
Cheapest Month Jan |
Cheapest Day Tue |
High Season Apr - Jun |
Low Season Jul - Sept |
Busiest Day Sun |
Least Busy Day Wed |
Best time to book 28 days |
FAQs: Charleroi to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Charleroi to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Charleroi and Budapest
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, 24 hours a day. Access via Rue de la Villette.
- La Manufacture Urbaine
- Le Pain Quotidien
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- €0.50
- Ibis Charleroi Centre Gare
- Leonardo Hotel Charleroi City Center
- Novotel Charleroi Centre
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platform 7-10 for local and regional trains
- Bus: TEC lines 1, 3, 4, 18
- Metro: Line M1, Line M2
- 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
- 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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