The cheapest and fastest trains from Venice to Budapest
Cheapest price
$106
Average price
$171
Fastest journey
11 h 37 m
Average duration
13 h 2 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
563 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Venice to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Venice to Budapest will cost around $171 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap train tickets today for only $106.
To travel from Venice to Budapest you need to make at least one change.
NJ 40236+
RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest)9:17 PM18h41Venice Mestre3:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1061One-way1 change
NJ 40236+
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:17 PM15h41Venice Mestre12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1111One-way1 change
NJ 236+
EC 463+
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)9:17 PM12h41Venice Mestre9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1501One-way2 changes
RJX 134 · D 3479:56 AM11h37Venice Santa Lucia9:33 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$2151One-way1 change
RJX 134+
EC 3419:56 AM12h06Venice Santa Lucia10:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$2181One-way1 change
RJX 134 · D 3479:56 AM11h37Venice Santa Lucia9:33 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$2151One-way1 change
RJX 134+
EC 3419:56 AM12h06Venice Santa Lucia10:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$2181One-way1 change
NJ 236+
EC 463+
RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest)9:17 PM12h41Venice Mestre9:58 AMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1501One-way2 changes
RJX 134+
EC 3439:56 AM13h06Venice Santa Lucia11:02 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$2261One-way1 change
NJ 40236+
RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest)9:17 PM15h41Venice Mestre12:58 PMBudapest-Kelenfoeld$1111One-way1 change
Travel Information
Compare train, coach and flight for Venice to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Venice to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from $38. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of $38, and a flight costs an average of $22.
Distance: 563 km
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| Train | Most popular Coach | Flight |
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$131 Average Price | $55 Average Price Cheapest | $221 Average Price |
9h 55m Average total duration 9h 25m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 47m Average total duration 11h 17m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* |
0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | 1.7 - 3.4kg CO2 emissions |
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Live departures
Venice to Budapest train times
The table below shows live departures for Venice to Budapest trains for today, Sunday, 24 May. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
NJ 40236+ RJ 1031 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:17 PM Venice Mestre | 15h41 | 12:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 40236+ RJ 1033 (Prague -> Budapest) | 9:17 PM Venice Mestre | 18h41 | 3:58 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
NJ 236+ EC 463+ RJ 1065 (Vienna -> Budapest) | 9:17 PM Venice Mestre | 12h41 | 9:58 AM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 2 changes | |
| Monday, 25 May | |||||
RJX 134+ EC 343 | 9:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 13h06 | 11:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 134+ EC 341 | 9:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 12h06 | 10:02 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
RJX 134 · D 347 | 9:56 AM Venice Santa Lucia | 11h37 | 9:33 PM Budapest-Kelenfoeld | 1 change | |
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Journey information
Overview: Train from Venice to Budapest
Trains from Venice to Budapest run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 25m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $131 but you can travel from only $22 by flight.
The earliest train runs at 04:15, the last at 23:10. The fastest train covers the 563 km distance in 20h 36m.
Distance 563 km |
Average train duration 9h 25m |
Cheapest ticket price $131 |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 20h 36m |
First train 4:15 AM |
Last train 11:10 PM |
High Season Jul - Sept |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Fri |
Least Busy Day Sun |
Best time to book 35 days |
Train companies: ÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) from Venice to Budapest trainsÖBB | Nightjet, ÖBB | Railjet, ÖBB, ÖBB | Euro City (EC) trains will get you between Venice and Budapest from $22. With over 1000 travel companies on Omio, you can find the best train times and tickets for your trip.
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FAQs: Venice to Budapest train
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Venice to Budapest by train. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest train, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

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