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4.6The cheapest and fastest trains from Chemnitz to Budapest
Cheapest price
£43
Average price
£88
Fastest journey
10 h 24 m
Average duration
12 h 8 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
579 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Chemnitz to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Chemnitz to Budapest will cost around £88 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £43.
Of the 5 trains that leave Chemnitz for Budapest 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 579 km distance in an average of 12 h 8 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 24 m .
The slowest trains will take 17 h 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 coach, train and flight for Chemnitz to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Chemnitz to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £24. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 10m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £24, and a flight costs an average of £33.
Distance: 579 km
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11h 7m Average total duration 10h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 53m Average total duration 10h 23m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 10m Average total duration Fastest 1h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
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Live departures
Chemnitz to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Chemnitz to Budapest trains for today, Wednesday 10 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 06:04 Chemnitz | 10h48 | 16:52 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| 07:30 Chemnitz | 11h22 | 18:52 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| 08:04 Chemnitz | 10h24 | 18:28 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| 12:04 Chemnitz | 17h00 | 05:04 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Chemnitz to Budapest
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Trains from Chemnitz to Budapest run on average 5 times per day, taking around 10h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £41 but you can travel from only £24 by coach.
The earliest train runs at 01:25, the last at 23:35. The fastest train covers the 579 km distance in 10h 24m.
Distance 579 km |
Average train duration 10h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price £41 |
Trains per day 5 |
Fastest train 10h 24m |
First train 01:25 |
Last train 23:35 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Chemnitz to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Chemnitz and Budapest from £24. 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.
FAQs: Chemnitz to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Chemnitz 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 Chemnitz and Budapest
Wifi
Lockers
Shopping
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Hotel
Lounge
Lost and Found Office
Ticket Office
Bike Parking
Bike Rental
Car Rental
Information Desk
- Genießer-Eck
- Delphi
- Zum Haineck
- Japanisches Restaurant Osaka
- Hotel Chemnitzer Hof
- Hotel Sächsischer Hof
- Hotel an der Oper
- Hotel Elisenhof
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation Desk
Luggage Carts
- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 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
WifiLockersParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCHotelLost and Found OfficeTicket OfficeBike ParkingBike RentalCar RentalInformation DeskLuggage Carts- 6:00 AM - 10:00 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. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- Bus: Several lines available
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