Prague to Budapest: Train Time by EuroCity, RegioJet, or the Bus

Prague to Budapest takes about 6 hours 45 minutes by direct EuroCity or railjet train, running several times a day from Praha hl.n to Budapest-Keleti via Bratislava, city centre to city centre. Private operator RegioJet is a little quicker at about 6h20 via Vienna, with cheap fares and good onboard service, plus a night option. FlixBus coaches take around 7 hours for the lowest fares. Here is how the times and fares compare.

Coming from Berlin first? Read our Berlin to Prague train guide. Travelling via Vienna? Read our Vienna to Budapest train guide.

Fastest	RegioJet, about 6h20 via Vienna
Frequency	Several direct trains a day, plus RegioJet and coaches
Cheapest	RegioJet train or a FlixBus coach
Route	Praha hl.n to Budapest-Keleti, about 530 km via Bratislava

Mode	Operator	Duration	Approx fare	Overnight
Train	EuroCity / railjet (CD / ZSSK / MAV) Direct, several a day, Praha hl.n to Budapest-Keleti via Bratislava. Restaurant car and power sockets. Book ahead for low fares from about EUR 20.	about 6h45	approx €20 to €50	No	Check on 12Go →
Train	RegioJet Private operator via Vienna, a little quicker and often cheaper, with onboard drink and snack service and a night option on some days.	about 6h20	approx €15 to €35	No	Check on 12Go →
Bus	FlixBus coach Cheapest overall, with frequent daily departures and some overnight runs.	about 7 hours	approx €15 to €30	No	Check on 12Go →

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How long is the train from Prague to Budapest?

About 6 hours 45 minutes on the direct EuroCity and railjet trains via Bratislava, with RegioJet a little quicker at around 6h20 via Vienna, all city centre to city centre.

What is the Prague to Budapest train time?

The direct EuroCity and railjet trains take about 6h45, while RegioJet covers the route in around 6h20 via Vienna.

Is there a direct train from Prague to Budapest?

Yes. CD, ZSSK and MAV run direct EuroCity and railjet trains several times a day from Praha hl.n to Budapest-Keleti via Bratislava, plus direct RegioJet trains via Vienna.

How much is the train from Prague to Budapest?

Advance fares start from about EUR 20 on the EuroCity, with RegioJet often cheaper still. FlixBus coaches start from about EUR 15 but take around 7 hours.

What is the best way to get from Prague to Budapest?

RegioJet is often the best value: a little quicker at about 6h20, cheap fares and good onboard service. The EuroCity and railjet are frequent and comfortable, and a FlixBus coach is cheapest if you have time to spare.

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