The cheapest and fastest trains from Heidelberg to Budapest
Cheapest price
£83
Average price
£107
Fastest journey
10 h 6 m
Average duration
10 h 27 m
Trains per day
5
Distance
791 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Heidelberg to Budapest will cost around £107 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £83.
To travel from Heidelberg to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149
ICE 999 · ICE 115 · RJX 165
EC 113 · RJX 67
RE 19344 · ICE 591 · RJX 65
S 2 · ICE 563 · RJX 67
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149
ICE 999 · ICE 115 · RJX 165
RE 19344 · ICE 591 · RJX 65
S 2 · ICE 563 · RJX 67
EC 113 · RJX 67Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Heidelberg to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Heidelberg to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £31. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 41m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £31, and a train costs an average of £37.
Distance: 791 km
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Most popular Train | Flight | Coach |
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£109 Average Price | £100 Average Price | £58 Average Price Cheapest |
10h 34m Average total duration 10h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 41m Average total duration Fastest 1h 41m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 59m Average total duration 15h 29m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.4 - 4.7kg CO2 emissions | 0.8 - 2.0kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Heidelberg to Budapest train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
RE 19344 · ICE 591 · RJX 65 | On time 07:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 10h08 | 17:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
EC 113 · RJX 67 | Delayed 08:14 08:13Heidelberg Hbf | 11h06 | 19:19 Budapest Keleti | 1 change | |
EC 113 · RJX 767 · EC 149 | Delayed 08:14 08:13Heidelberg Hbf | 10h06 | 18:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
IC 2040 · ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 08:36 Heidelberg Hbf | 10h43 | 19:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
IC 1747 · ICE 915+ BRB 79023+ RJX 165 | On time 09:24 Heidelberg Hbf | 10h55 | 20:19 Budapest Keleti | 3 changes | |
IC 1296 · ICE 27 · EC 40347 | Delayed 09:55 09:46Heidelberg Hbf | 11h33 | 21:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
ICE 999 · ICE 115 · RJX 165 | On time 10:11 Heidelberg Hbf | 10h08 | 20:19 Budapest Keleti | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Heidelberg to Budapest
Distance 791 km |
Average train duration 10h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £37 |
Trains per day 9 |
Fastest train 9h 49m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 23:45 |
Train companies: Deutsche Bahn from Heidelberg to Budapest trainsDeutsche Bahn trains will get you between Heidelberg and Budapest from £30. 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: Heidelberg to Budapest train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Heidelberg and Budapest
- Monday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Tuesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Wednesday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Thursday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Friday: 07:00 - 20:00
- Saturday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Sunday: 09:00 - 19:00
- Heid´s Grill
- McDonald's
- Uuuhmami
- Taj Mahal
- Leonardo Hotel
- Qube Hotel
- NH Heidelberg
- Krokodil
- Persepolis
- Zum Brückenaff
- 'S' Kastanie
- Choa
- Parkhotel Atlantic
- Hackteufel
- Goldener Falke
- Hotel zum Ritter St. Georg
- Restaurant Dufke
- Stettiner Klause
- Hakim's Imbiss
- KOLBEZ Cafe
- Hotel Rose
- Kurpfalz-Café
- Cube
- Flammkuchenhof
- Arizona 50s Diner
- 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
- 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
- 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 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
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