The cheapest and fastest trains from Warsaw to Budapest
Cheapest price
£20
Average price
£20
Fastest journey
10 h 41 m
Average duration
10 h 41 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
545 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Warsaw to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Warsaw to Budapest will cost around £20 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only £20.
Of the 1 trains that leave Warsaw 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 545 km distance in an average of 10 h 41 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 10 h 41 m .
The slowest trains will take 10 h 41 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 Warsaw to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from £20. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 5m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.5 - 1.4kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of £20, and a flight costs an average of £26.
Distance: 545 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
|---|---|---|
£20 Average Price Cheapest | £45 Average Price | £218 Average Price |
11h 11m Average total duration 10h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 34m Average total duration 14h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 5m Average total duration Fastest 2h 5m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
- CO2 emissions | 0.5 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 1.6 - 3.3kg CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Warsaw to Budapest train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
![]() | 09:08 Warsaw | 10h41 | 19:49 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Warsaw to Budapest
Distance 545 km |
Average train duration 10h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price £20 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 41m |
First train 00:25 |
Last train 20:00 |
Train companies: PKP Intercity from Warsaw to Budapest trainsPKP Intercity trains will get you between Warsaw and Budapest from £20. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Warsaw to Budapest train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Warsaw and Budapest
- 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
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