The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Brno
Cheapest price
$17
Average price
$76
Fastest journey
4 h 6 m
Average duration
4 h 6 m
Trains per day
21
Distance
261 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Brno is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Brno will cost around $76 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $17.
Of the 21 trains that leave Budapest for Brno every day 11 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct trains cover the 261 km distance in an average of 4 h 6 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 4 h 6 m .
The slowest trains will take 4 h 6 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.
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague)
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague)
EC 130 · rj 74
EC 280
EC 280
EC 172
EC 276
EC 278
EC 278Travel Information
Compare coach and train for Budapest to Brno
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Brno among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $17. For those with little time consider booking a coach which can get you there in 4h 46m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $17, and a train costs an average of $13.
Distance: 261 km
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$32 Average Price | $31 Average Price Cheapest |
5h 44m Average total duration 5h 14m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 4h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
0.1 - 0.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.3 - 0.7kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Budapest to Brno train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 280 | 4:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 8:36 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 280 | 4:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 8:36 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 280+ Os 4608 | 4:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h26 | 8:56 am Brno-Židenice | 1 change | |
EC 172 | 6:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 10:36 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1032 (Budapest -> Prague) | 6:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h09 | 11:07 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 130 · rj 74 | 7:12 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h24 | 11:36 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 130+ RJ 74+ Os 4145 | 7:12 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h40 | 11:52 am Brno-Židenice | 2 changes | |
EC 130+ RJ 74 | 7:12 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h24 | 11:36 am Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 278+ Os 4147 | 8:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h21 | 12:51 pm Brno-Židenice | 1 change | |
EC 278 | 8:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 12:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 278 | 8:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 12:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 62 · rj 256 | 8:55 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h41 | 1:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
EC 276 | 10:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 2:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 276+ Os 4151 | 10:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h22 | 2:52 pm Brno-Židenice | 1 change | |
EC 276 | 10:30 am Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 2:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
rjx 64 · rj 78 | 10:55 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h41 | 3:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 1 change | |
RJ 1034 (Budapest -> Prague) | 10:58 am Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h09 | 3:07 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
EC 274+ Os 4155 | 12:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 4h21 | 4:51 pm Brno-Židenice | 1 change | |
EC 274 | 12:30 pm Budapest-Nyugati | 4h06 | 4:36 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1036 (Budapest -> Prague) | 1:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 4h09 | 6:07 pm Brno hlavní nádraží | 0 changesdirect | |
RJ 1068 (Budapest -> Vienna) · (Vienna -> Brno) | 4:58 pm Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 5h32 | 10:30 pm Brno, Benešova - Grandhotel (Hlavní nádraží) | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Brno
Distance 261 km |
Average train duration 5h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $13 |
Trains per day 15 |
Direct trains 6 |
Fastest train 4h 6m |
First train 00:48 |
Last train 23:47 |
Train companies: Regiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) from Budapest to Brno trainsRegiojet, ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB, EuroNight, Hungarian Railways (MÁV) trains will get you between Budapest and Brno from $13. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Budapest to Brno train

Passengers board the train most frequently from Budapest-Kelenfoeld, which is located around away from the city centre, and they get off the train at Brno hlavní nádraží, located away from the city centre.
popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Brno
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 24/7, accessible from Kerepesi út.
- Rosenstein Restaurant
- Huszar Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Hungaria City Center
- Baross City Hotel
- Royal Park Boutique Hotel
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for international and intercity trains
- Hall 2: platforms 7-13 for regional trains
- Hall 3: platforms 14-18 for suburban trains
- Metro: Line M2, Line M4
- Bus: Several lines available
- Tram: Line 24
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 1:00 a.m. Departures can be made outside of opening hours. Access via Nyugati tér.
- Két Szerecsen
- Menza Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps.
- HUF 200
- Hotel Parlament
- Radisson Blu Béke Hotel
- Hilton Budapest City
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-4 for international trains
- Hall 2: domestic and regional train platforms
- Hall 3: metro and tram connections
- Metro: Line M3
- Tram: Line 4, Line 6
- 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
- 5:00 AM - 11:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. Access is available via Mester utca.
- Nándori Cukrászda
- Petrus Restaurant
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps.
- HUF 200
- Ibis Styles Budapest City
- Hotel Thomas Budapest
- Leonardo Hotel Budapest
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-2 for regional trains
- Hall 2: freight services
- Tram: Line 2, Line 24
- Bus: Several lines available
- 6:00 AM - 10:00 PM Monday - Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week, accessible from Nádražní street.
- Restaurant U Dřevěného vlka
- Stopkova Plzeňská Pivnice
- Outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps, restrooms.
- CZK 10
- Grandhotel Brno
- Hotel Continental
- Hotel Slavia
- Located in the main hall
- Avis
- Europcar
- Hertz
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platform 1-6 for trains to Austria, Slovakia, Germany, and regional destinations
- Tram: Lines 1, 2, 4, 8, 9, 10, 12
- Bus: Several lines available
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