The cheapest and fastest trains from Kyiv to Budapest
Cheapest price
£192
Average price
£192
Fastest journey
18 h 57 m
Average duration
18 h 57 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
899 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Kyiv to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Kyiv to Budapest will cost around £192 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £192.
Of the 1 trains that leave Kyiv for Budapest 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 899 km distance in an average of 18 h 57 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 18 h 57 m .
The slowest trains will take 18 h 57 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 coach for Kyiv to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Kyiv to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £39. For those with little time consider booking a train which can get you there in 18h 57m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £39, and a train costs an average of £194.
Distance: 899 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach |
|---|---|
£194 Average Price | £59 Average Price Cheapest |
19h 27m Average total duration Fastest 18h 57m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 22h 29m Average total duration 21h 59m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Kyiv to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Kyiv to Budapest trains for today, Saturday 20 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 13:23 Kyiv | 18h57 | 08:20 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
This is the last train of the day. | |||||
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Kyiv to Budapest
Trains from Kyiv to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 18h 57m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at £194 but you can travel from only £39 by coach.
There are 1 trains per day. The earliest train runs at 13:23, the last at 13:23. The fastest train covers the 899 km distance in 18h 57m.
Distance 899 km |
Average train duration 18h 57m |
Cheapest ticket price £194 |
Trains per day 1 |
Direct trains 1 |
Fastest train 18h 57m |
First train 13:23 |
Last train 13:23 |
Train companies: ÖBB from Kyiv to Budapest trainsÖBB trains will get you between Kyiv and Budapest from £39. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Kyiv to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Kyiv 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.

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