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Taking the train from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest in 9 hours 36 minutes
Thinking about taking the train from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest? We’ve got you covered.
It usually takes around 11 hours 2 minutes to travel the 505 miles (813 km) from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest by train, although you can get there in as little as 9 hours 36 minutes on the fastest services. You’ll normally find around 12 trains per day running on this route. You’ll need to make 1 change along the way as there aren't any direct services on this line.
Train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest start from £35.86 when you book in advance, which can be cheaper than buying them on the day. Start a search in our Journey Planner to check out the latest prices.
Keen to book your train tickets to Budapest? No need to wait, start a search with us today! If you want to find out a bit more about the journey first, you can find our train timetable below, tips on booking cheap tickets and our FAQs, including first and last train times.
Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest by train
It takes an average of 11h 2m to travel from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest by train, over a distance of around 505 miles (813 km). There are normally 12 trains per day travelling from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest and tickets for this journey start from £35.86 when you book in advance.
| First train | 02:50 | |
|---|---|---|
| Last train | 22:36 | |
| Departure station | Frankfurt (Main) | |
| Arrival station | Budapest | |
| Journey time | From 9h 36m | |
| Distance | 505 miles (813 km) | |
| Frequency | 12 trains per day | |
| Changes | 1 change | |
| Price | From £35.86 | |
| Train and bus operators | Flixbus, Karat-S (Bus) |
FAQs about the train journey from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest
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Cheap train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest
Book in advance
Most of the train companies across Europe release their tickets around three to six months in advance, many of which can be cheaper the earlier you book. If you know the dates you want to travel, you may be able to find some cheaper train tickets from Frankfurt (Main) to Budapest by booking early.§
Be flexible with your travel times
Many of the train services in Europe are also popular commuter services, lots of train companies increase ticket prices during “peak hours” (generally between 06:00 – 10:00 and 15:00 – 19:00 on weekdays). If you can, consider travelling outside of peak hours to find lower priced tickets.
Choose a slower or connecting train
On some of the busier routes, you might also have the option to take a slower or connecting train. It may take a little longer than some high-speed or direct services, but if you have a little extra time on your hands, you might find a cheaper fare. Plus, you'll have more time to enjoy the view of the countryside!
Look out for special deals
Take a look at our handy guides to find out when train operators release their special deals and offers to see if you can find cheap European train tickets for your journey.
For specific information about how to get your hands on cheap tickets, check out our European train tickets hub.