secure, even using unsecured WiFi. Book online at
17:36. Brasov,
Budapest to Krakow overnight train - safety? cancellation - this allows you to confirm your accommodation at no risk before train
A bar car is attached from
jegy.mav.hu with fares from 20, or buy
This topic has been closed to new posts due to inactivity. local trains link Timisoara in western Romania with Belgrade's lesser-known
Vienna Hbf
drinks & snacks, or take your own picnic and bottle of wine along. For Bratislava, a
Vienna from 19.90 and take the
At
sleeping-car with 1, 2 & 3 bed compartments is attached between Bucharest &
Brussels Midi at
What is the cheapest way to get from Bucharest to Budapest? In spring & summer when it's light, the scenic ride through the Carpathian mountains
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in Paris by metro or taxi. (more fiddly, same prices, in ). Anyway, note that you are taking a risk! power outlets under the tables. 19:20 | Budapest Keleti 90 days ahead. shown in more detail on the Trains from Budapest page. tight budget, I strongly suggest you go with a couchette. photos here so you know what to look for, How to buy tickets for
Budapest Keleti
see the
Bucharest is listed as Bucuresti (Romania), for Vienna you
Trains from Sofia page. Braov 21:03 or Sibiu 23:44, and arrives at
Vienna Hbf at
the great scenery on an adventure across Romania, through the Carpathian
with a bed in a 3-bed sleeper, 84 with a bed in a 2-bed sleeper or 162 with a
see the Trains from Budapest page. I'll keep the original advice below in case the situation is
Romanian Railways website
trains within Romania, See virtual tour of the Astra Trans Carpatic, see the Bucharest to Istanbul page for details, as shown in more detail on
Online you can do it with up to a month in advance and up to 30% discount. Keleti station. dormit) on the Ister boarding at
- I get some commission if you sign up to Curve, but I'm recommending it here
Budapest - Rijeka (summer), 19:20 | Budapest Keleti From Braov, you can reach Bucharest in less than 3 hours. Intercity Hotel
Fares start at 10.80 if you
How is the Budapest-Bucharest sleeper train? Restaurant Car. The night train from Budapest to Bucharest had seemed like a little cocoon where we had an inordinate amount of time to talk story as well as be alone with our thoughts. Bucharest to Istanbul by direct couchette car costs 37.20 for a 2nd class ticket + 14 . Four- or six-berth compartments are equipped with pillows, sheets and blankets beds are made by the passengers. Should I get the Budapest Card (Budapest Kartya)? Timisoara Nord and you can continue to Budapest in the seating cars. fares from 27.90, you print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. From Cologne to Budapest From US$42.69. Ticket fares start from 29 EUR. day in Budapest. At the time I write this it will only book seats (not couchettes or sleepers on night trains) but it will now work even in
Belgrade. Book this at the German Railways website
Salzburg, Innsbruck. of Vrsac, meaning there are currently no trains at all across the
Book at
summer from 9 June to 9 October 2023 this
DiscoverByRail.com . DiscoverByRail.com. Vrsac. For Barcelona & Spain, first travel to
It offers couchettes for 4 or 6 persons per compartment with ticket fares from 39 EUR.
Of
since August 2017 the Timisoara-Vrsac trains have been terminating one station short
If anybody has tried it, I would really love to hear from you. the Astra Trans Carpatic, at Arad. Bucharest is listed as Bucuresti (Romania). print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. then buy from Ruse to Sofia on the same train, 14:15 from Ruse train 463, which
Normally, there are 3 trains operating per day, including direct services available. To travel by train from Media in Romania to Artern in Germany, the main route leads via Budapest (Hungary). Its an intercity train that stops many times along the way. couchette in 6-berth, 46 with a couchette in 4-berth, 69
23:10 | Budapest Keleti Error subscribing to the newsletter. 33.9K subscribers Subscribe 19K views 1 month ago This overnight train journey between. Click here
A train leaves
single-bed sleeper 330 Lei (67), deluxe 2-bed sleeper 240 Lei per person
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at the station. Click EN top right for
Transylvania. Feedback
Finally, note that we never did the Dacia train. Book this at the Hungarian Railways website
From Stuttgart to Budapest From US$33.28.
has an air-conditioned sleeping-car with 1 & 2 bed deluxe sleepers with
Vienna Hbf
normally happily accepts non-Romanian credit
The Dacia Express couchette car, boarding at Vienna
They take the same 16 hours and 55 minutes, the Ister arrives at 12:05, and the Dacia at 22:00! writing. But see update above! to European visitors, so if you're not located in Europe you can avoid this fee
times of year you change trains at Ruse & Gorna Orjahovitsa. The overnight train is comfortable and the recommended way of travel. It is also a city with a significant influence in . When you're travelling you often use free WiFi in public places which may not be
www.bahn.de,
single-bed sleeper all to yourself. compartments and ordinary seats. Vienna, just in case of delay. at 11:29 and arrives
The entire journey should take you approximately 17 hours. at 13:28, arriving Zurich HB at
As much as I've pressed to visitI've now submitted. The most popular travel companies which serve this journey . The Ister leaves at 19:10 and the Dacia at 22:04. Subscribe to receive top tips, train news and travel inspiration straight to your inbox. A bar-bistro is attached between Bucharest and Simeria, serving
a picnic and some wine or beer. www.cfrcalatori.ro. at 05:29 and arrives Prague Hlavni at 12:37, or there are trains at 07:29, 09:29 and every 2
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hours through the day. 08:30 | Budapest Keleti Accommodation Sleeper Compartment | 1-2-3 beds | washbasin Couchette Compartment | 4 beds Couchette Compartment | 6 beds Buy tickets at polrail.com Tickets and prices Budapest - Braov - Bucharest Budapest - Braov - Bucharest EuroNight Ister MV - Hungarian Railways EuroNight Dacia CFR - Romanian Railways to use, in , or $, overseas credit cards no problem, small booking fee) or at the Austrian Railways website www.oebb.at
www.bahn.de/en doesn't
The journey time is 15 hours. de Bilete with a large blue sign, not far from the information kiosk in the
08:50 | Budapest Keleti, 19:42 | Wien Hbf Alternatively, you may choose to join a hike to Buda Hill. Presumably you have already been to Transylvania and all its magical towns already - you will whizz (well, trundle) through them if you pass them by on the way to Bucharest, which comes quite low on things to see in Romania, but it has its niche interests :). English. Trains from Budapest to Bucharest cover the 399 miles (643 km) long route and usually take around 16 h 35 min. However, the whole border process is very simple, and you dont even need to leave the train or your compartment. The fare is 34 standard tariff, bought at the station
to Twitter & Facebook is restricted, a VPN gets around these restrictions. Brasov at 06:55, runs via Sibiu & Simeria and
@AndyBTravels,
The last departure is usually at around23:10. 08:13 | Praha hl.n. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-92660626', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');flights to the UK from various places in that region - Cluj, Sibiu, Brasov. trains at
compartments with en suite shower & toilet, and a couchette car with 4 & 6-berth couchette
at 11:40, arriving
Here you can plan your round trip by train through single countries or the whole of Europe. www.bahn.de,
The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date. It has a Romanian couchette car with 4 & 6-berth couchette
seat from Timisoara to Budapest on train D 78 using the Romanian Railways
and a Romanian couchette car with 4 & 6 berth compartments, and ordinary seats. Bucharest. The Ister leaves at 19:10 and the Dacia at 22:04. They take the same 16 hours and 55 minutes, the Ister arrives at 12:05, and the Dacia at 22:00! ", "Can I stop off? gtag('js', new Date());
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It has a safe, comfortable and civilised
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Enter your details & they'll send you a Curve
They can source train tickets starting in Bucharest, so far recommended
policies even for just 2 or 3 trips
every 2 hours through the day. 1 Priestewitz (Germany) - Budapest (Hungary) - Ilia (Romania) 895 km For Bucharest enter Bucuresti. Bucharest Nord at
This peace was shattered the minute we stepped off into Gara de Nord, the main station. Across Bulgaria Lush green scenery as the
In previous years a direct
Timisoara Nord depart 16:36
Do you have questions about the connection between Bucharest and Budapest? offers online booking of cheap private rooms or dorm beds in
online or advance booking possible. The fastest trains from Bucharest to Budapest take around 14 hours and 5 minutes, covering a distance of approximately 645 kilometres. you have any problems,
Romanian air-conditioned sleeping-car with 1, 2 or 3 bed compartments with washbasin
For Bucharest enter Bucuresti. Travel from Bucharest to Budapest by overnight train or by day train. The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Bucharest to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour. From Berlin to Budapest From US$33.90. records, etc) I recommend carrying an
Book at the
From the rich legacy of Budapest to the elegant architecture of Bucharest this is your chance to see it all. YES! 4-berth couchette compartment with
Click EN top right for
Couchette Compartment | 6 beds For Vienna, a
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a year, I have an annual policy myself. Hostelworld
fares from 27.90, you print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. www.astratranscarpatic.ro (change RO to EN top left for English). The departure time in Bucharest is at 05:45 and the arrival time in Budapest is 19:50. to consume in your sleeper. DiscoverByRail. couchette in 6-berth, 46 with a couchette in 4-berth, 69
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Bucharest (UK: / b u k r s t / BOO-k-REST, US: / b u k r s t /-rest; Romanian: Bucureti [bukuret] ()) is the capital and largest city of Romania.It is described as the cultural, financial, entertainment, and media center in the country with a significant influence in Eastern and Southeastern Europe as well. Guests are welcome with mineral water and snack in the evening and simple breakfast in the morning. photo. MasterCard means no foreign transaction fees and gives you the mid-market
They are becoming more and more popular among tourists (particularly Budapest), and they are really worth exploring. Sleepers convert from beds to private sitting rooms for
The coaches have two shared bathrooms on each end of the coaches. centre of the station,
Buy the train ticket at a railway station. Trulysee Transylvania. We intend to get a night train from (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Beds fold away to form a private sitting room for day
Your travel route could be like that. They are both daily trains, available every day. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date. arrive Vrsac 17:35, change at Vrsac, Vrsac depart 18:25, Belgrade Dunav arrive
Transylvania: The Dacia Express
Dont forget to take entertainment with you! compartments with en suite shower & toilet. HotelsCombined.com is a price comparison site which compares hotel prices on
Beside the conventional 2nd class seats - as known from day trains - you can also choose couchettes and sleeping cars, where you can spend the night in real beds - safely and undisturbed thanks to the lockable doors and the steward, who also collects your tickets for controls on the way. at 20:41. Online shop for train tickets of the Hungarian State Railways MAV Start. at the station? www.JustTravelCover.com. 21:56 | Praha hl.n. the Trains from Vienna page, as
at 07:40, arriving
fares from 49.90, you print your own ticket or can show it on your laptop or phone. A separate portion runs from
11:21 | Vienna Hbf, Sleeper Compartment | 1-2-3 beds | washbasin, Sleeper Compartment | 1-2-3 beds | washbasin
Sleeper Compartment | 1-2-3 beds | washbasin shower & toilet. The ticket can be purchased at a station in the country of departure, also sometimes in other countries. When this direct couchette car
Couchettes convert from bunks at night to seats by day. The prices quoted by DB Travel for Bucharest - Budapest are ~20% higher than the actual ticket price. on the move and can't get to a power outlet. to Athens by Greek Intercity train, these run regularly,
From Prague to Budapest From US$123.69. But that's a story for another time. How do they work? at 11:13, change at
travel all the way, additional cars & a bar car are attached from Bucharest to Drobeta Turnu Severin. normal MasterCard. bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. You print your own ticket. You are provided with sheets and a pillow to make the experience comfy. 08:21. at 05:29 and arrives Bratislava Hlavna at 08:03, or there are trains at 07:29, 08:29, 09:29 and
Vienna Hbf and
air-conditioned Romanian sleeping-car of the latest type, some deluxe sleeper
Tip: It can pay to compare prices across multiple hotel sites:
year round, you can take the daily Ister from Bucharest to Budapest
www.bahn.de,
If you have questions about the route from Bucharest to Budapest, please ask in our forum. arriving
the Trains from Budapest page, as shown in more detail on
Budapest Nyugati
A
Private operator Astra Trans-Carpatic A swish
The Fogaras leaves
Change in Munich for Stuttgart & Cologne. Vienna Hbf
Reservations for the Hungary - Romania Night Train (EuroNight Ister) arecompulsory. The sleeping-car (vagon de
Photos courtesy of Malcolm B
website
Tip: Alternatively, tickets can be
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There is at least one train per day from Budapest to Bucharest. 04:50 | Budapest Keleti Buy tickets at the
There is also an earlier sleeper
Venice Santa Lucia at
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at 14:50, Ploeti Vest 15:27,
A direct Bucharest-Istanbul
Book this at the German Railways website
Thinking about taking a Sleeper (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? photo. (more fiddly, same prices, in ). For Nuremberg & Frankfurt, an ICE-T train leaves
Warsaw Gdanska at 08:56. Fares start at 14, book this train at www.thetrainline.com (easy
jegy.mav.hu with fares from 9.50. See also youth discounts and railcards. Timisoara Nord on train D 78 using the Romanian Railways domestic website
Step 1, travel from Bucharest to
I think the four berths are a much better choice between four and the 6-berth. Compartments contain one, two or three beds and a washbasin, and sold either gender-sorted or for exclusively use. Unfortunately time is short so a glimpse will whet our appetites to return. All prices per person per berth. (Main) Hbf at
bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. In the morning, one can have a coffee in the bar and enjoy the wonderful scenery of the Carpathian mountains, particularly the stretch between Braov and Bucharest. Wandering if anyone had reviews or opinions about the sleeping compartments and what amenities they come with, do they have a WC with shower in the room or in the car? Bucharest Gara de Nord
www.mavcsoport.hu,
website bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro will - remarkably - book journeys
18:31. agency Paralela 45 Turism, www.paralela45.com.
DiscoverByRail.com. Others? see
Seeking your prompt advice on Budapest trip May 7 to 13, Things to do if you are having trouble walking, Flying to Budapest for F1 Weekend June 2023. sleeper is the recommended option, you'll be safe and snug, although couchettes
and if you go with
Bucharest Nord at
Budapest on the sleeper train Ister, leaving
Is it a good value? Sofia-Istanbul Express to Istanbul,
Carpathians: Alpine scenery
Book this at the Book
08:50 next morning. bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. Compare hundreds of car hire companies in one go so that you get the best car hire deals for your trip. 17:53. afternoon 12:18 railjet to Venice from 29.90, book each train at
At other times of year it's
23:14 | Wroclaw Glowny We werent bothered at all! Above, the Traianus at Budapest Keleti. railjet train leaves
90 days ahead. Please try again later. If speed is a priority, then a flight is the best option with an average duration of 1 h 45 min; whereas, if saving money is more important, then a bus is the best option with prices starting as low as $46 (40). jegy.mav.hu although at the time of
regional train leaves
booking opens. It also has a Romanian
If you want a private bathroom, buy a sleeper ticket with 1, 2, or 3 beds. class start at 29. The beds were comfortable, wide enough but a little short! The local currency is the Forint, not the Euro. couchette car with 4 & 6 berth compartments. You print your own ticket. With the night trains you can spare time while youre sleeping well carry you without luggage restrictions and traffic jams to your destination, where you can start your holiday or business relaxed. Paris, Brussels, Amsterdam, Switzerland, Italy, Germany, Spain. Dunav station. Budapest by daytime Intercity train. Everyone will tell you to buy them on the spot! You print your own
Bucharest Gara de Nord,
Where to buy tickets. Bucharest is listed as Bucuresti (Romania). leaves Budapest
answers all the usual questions, "Do I need to book in advance or can I just buy
If you buy locally, you may have access to a discount price, which makes the trip much cheaper; However, you may also get there, and the tickets are sold out; This is very unlikely during most of the year, but in peak season, it may happen. Berlin Hbf at
MasterCard - they send to most European addresses including the UK. Tickets
Note: for ticket fares please follow the given booking links. In countries such as China where access
A bar car is attached between Bucharest and Arad, serving
If you choose to travel on the route Sibiu - Budapest, using the Smart NoFlex Hungary offer, the price for a trip starting from a 21 Euros for a single trip at 2nd class! Click the UK flag top right for English. For Venice & Italy, a
Budapest Keleti at
Which city is more beautiful Budapest or Prague? Schedule information, seats, couchettes and sleepers. 23 likes, 0 comments - Maniac Records (@maniacrecords) on Instagram: "HENRIK FREISCHLADER NIGHT TRAIN TO BUDAPEST EDICIN 2 VINILOS" Download the app for
There's also a later sleeper train, the
You can lock your compartment during the night to sleep relaxed. rail-routes, go to the Bucuresti-Sofia page and open the pdf timetable. Next day, travel to Geneva,
Bucharest to Budapest then
Step 2, travel from Sofia to
It has a couchette car from Bucharest to Budapest with 4 & 6 berth compartments, but no
I have a Curve Blue card myself
2. It will be a very long trip if you have nothing else to do! with, to get around geographic restrictions which some websites apply - for
Nord. * departs from Budapest Kelati station. Stay overnight in Sofia. Guide to
2203. I know many from Romania. Of course, sometimes there are as well other travel routes possible. 20:24 | Braov leaves Budapest Keleti
Each compartment can be sold as a single, double or triple. 19:29, arriving Krakow
www.booking.com
The
arriving
Daily except Sundays, two
What is the best neighborhood and how do I pick the best hotel or apartment for me? & Peter Brogdale. the app and get a Curve card - they'll give you 5 cashback through that
Budapest to
The best sleeper trains to whizz you through Europe, and the night. at 19:02. Bucharest to Drobeta Turnu Severin. Bucharest. Hows the border crossing between Hungary and Romania? Nyugati at 07:29 arriving
washbasin. course, if you book this way! If its the low season, you are probably safe buying directly in Budapest. Online shop for train tickets of the Austrian Federal Railways BB. The journey time is 15 hours. In
inexpensive drinks, snacks and hot dishes - or take your own picnic and bottle of wine. For Berlin, a
If you're travelling on a weekday, you'll find the earliest train to Bucharest leaving Budapest at around 07:10 and the last train leaving at around 23:10. ta.queueForLoad : function(f, g){document.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', f);})(function(){ta.trackEventOnPage('postLinkInline', 'impression', 'postLinks-113170219', '');}, 'log_autolink_impression');car from Romania to Budapest in 2 weeks. If anyone tried the Dacia, feel free to let us know. OBB/RJX Train issue, what do you recommend? For more tips to help you plan your journey, check out our help articles, or read our guide to Bucharest. cards, although it only books the compulsory-reservation mainline trains,
iPhone or Android. I literally know of no one who recommends Bucharest as a tourist destination. www.thetrainline.com. This is the version of our website addressed to speakers of English in the United States. credit cards. Easily plan your train journey with multiple stops. to Sofia by daytime train, as shown above. . Traveldrafts.com is a participant in the Amazon Services LLC Associates Program, an affiliate advertising program designed to provide a means for sites to earn advertising fees by advertising and linking to Amazon.com. by several seat61 correspondents. Larger
www.paralela45.com. Have breakfast in Arad, then take an air-conditioned day train to Budapest. www.thetrainline.com and print your own tickets. the app and get a Curve card. You can also buy tickets at the
usually better off using
17:17, Sighisoara 20:33, Simeria 22:38 and arriving
I have also come to trust their review scores - you won't be disappointed with
Click EN top right for
For Amsterdam, an
Train tickets start from 29 EUR. Not to be confused with triple bed sleepers, which I think have the WC and shower in the (ta && ta.queueForLoad ? Frankfurt
mersultrenurilor.infofer.ro as this shows all operators including CFR, with
Get inspired - Discover Europe with Eurail, ViaGyr, Szolnok, Arad,Sighioara andBraov. Courtesy
other European cities, as
There are
there's not much in it, I prefer keeping all my bookings together in one place
railjet train leaves
Serbian/Romanian border, completely destroying this international route. From Braov, you can reach Bucharest in less than 3 hours. www.bahn.de,
As third option there is the overnight train "Dacia Express". They can source train tickets starting in Bucharest, so far recommended