The cheapest and fastest trains from Budapest to Kapfenberg
Cheapest price
$101
Average price
$101
Fastest journey
5 h 43 m
Average duration
5 h 43 m
Trains per day
1
Distance
282 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Budapest to Kapfenberg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Kapfenberg will cost around $101 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $101.
Of the 1 trains that leave Budapest for Kapfenberg 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 282 km distance in an average of 5 h 43 m but if you time it right, some trains will get you there in just 5 h 43 m .
The slowest trains will take 5 h 43 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 and flight for Budapest to Kapfenberg
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Kapfenberg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the train with prices starting from $79. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 45m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a train costs an average of $79, and a flight costs an average of $521.
Distance: 282 km
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Most popular Train | Flight |
|---|---|
$97 Average Price Cheapest | $521 Average Price |
5h 28m Average total duration 4h 58m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 45m Average total duration Fastest 4h 45m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
Direct Options | Direct Options |
Live departures
Budapest to Kapfenberg train times
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
EC 140+ RJ 653 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h09 | 12:49 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 1 change | |
EC 140+ RJ 653+ S 9 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 6h02 | 1:42 pm Kapfenberg Fachhochschule Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
EC 140+ RJ 653+ S 9 | 7:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h38 | 1:18 pm Kapfenberg Fachhochschule Bahnhof | 2 changes | |
IC 992+ R 93+ RJ 653+ S 9 | 8:13 am Budapest Keleti | 5h05 | 1:18 pm Kapfenberg Fachhochschule Bahnhof | 3 changes | |
IC 992+ R 93+ RJ 653 | 8:13 am Budapest Keleti | 4h36 | 12:49 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 2 changes | |
RJX 62+ RJ 133+ REX 4572 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 4h53 | 1:33 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 2 changes | |
RJX 62+ RJ 75 | 8:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h09 | 1:49 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 1 change | |
EC 142+ RJ 657 | 9:40 am Budapest Keleti | 5h09 | 2:49 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 1 change | |
IC 984+ R 93+ RJ 657 | 10:13 am Budapest Keleti | 4h36 | 2:49 pm Kapfenberg Bahnhof (Vorplatz) | 2 changes | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Budapest to Kapfenberg
Distance 282 km |
Average train duration 4h 58m |
Cheapest ticket price $79 |
Trains per day 15 |
Fastest train 4h 54m |
First train 01:00 |
Last train 22:10 |
Train companies: ÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, GySEV/Raaberbahn, Regiojet from Budapest to Kapfenberg trainsÖBB | Euro City (EC), ÖBB | InterCity, ÖBB, Hungarian Railways (MÁV), ÖBB | Railjet, GySEV/Raaberbahn, Regiojet trains will get you between Budapest and Kapfenberg from $79. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
ÖBB | Euro City (EC)
ÖBB | InterCity
ÖBB
ÖBB | Railjet
Regiojet
Hungarian Railways (MÁV)
GySEV/Raaberbahn
FAQs: Budapest to Kapfenberg train

popular train stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Kapfenberg
- 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
- 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
- 6:00 AM - 8:00 PM Monday - Friday
- 8:00 AM - 6:00 PM Saturday
- Closed Sunday
- Free
- The car park is open 7 days a week from 5:00 a.m. to 11:00 p.m. Access via Bahnhofstraße.
- Restaurant Pizzeria Venezia
- Gasthof Turmwirt
- Outside the main entrance.
- Ramps, restrooms.
- €0.50
- Hotel Böhlerstern
- Hotel Kapfenberger Hof
- Hotel Landskron
- Located in the main hall
- Located in the main hall
- Free
- Hall 1: main entrance, platforms 1-3 for regional and local trains
- Bus: Several lines available
- Regional trains: ÖBB Railjet






