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Travel to Budapest from EUR 19

Hungary

Last change: 18.06.2026 u 10:57

Budapest

Travel affordably by train to Budapest to see one of Europe's most beautiful cities. Discover the Buda Castle, Andras Avenue, Heroes' Square, and the Millennium Underground Railway, all inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. You can also visit the most famous symbol of the city – the Neo-Gothic building of the Hungarian Parliament, and you don't want to miss a ride on the yellow tram.

Relax on bar and restaurant terraces and try Hungarian cuisine, and in the evenings, you can visit the shops on Váci Street and spend the evening on a boat, in a csarda or one of the many clubs. 

 

Timetable

IC 201 Zagreb GK 4:30 PM – Budapest Déli 10:24 PM

- bicycles allowed, one space per coach in coaches 424, 425, and 426

IC 204 Budapest Déli 3:35 PM – Zagreb GK 10:03 PM

- in service to 26-6 and from 29-8-2026

- bicycles allowed, one space per coach in coaches 424, 425, and 426

IC 1206 Budapest Keleti 3:31 PM – Zagreb GK 10:21 PM

- in service between 27-6 and 28-8-2026

- bicycles allowed from May 12 to August 28, 2026, one space per coach in coaches 424, 425, and 426 

B 480 Rijeka 7:07 PM – Ljubljana 10:04 PM / 1247* Ljubljana 11:00 PM – Budapest Keleti 7:28 AM

*in service between 27/28-6 and 30/31-8-2026

- seat reservations required

- bicycles allowed on route Rijeka – Ljubljana from April 5 to September 29, 2026, on route Ljubljana – Budapest from June 27 to August 30, 2026

1246 Budapest Keleti 9:30 PM – Ljubljana 5:55 AM // 1277*/1281** Ljubljana 6:30 AM – Rijeka 10:04 AM

- train operates from June 27/28 to August 29/30, 2026

* train 1277 operates daily except overnight Saturday to Sunday and from July 13 to August 3, 2026, it does not operate overnight Sunday to Monday

** train 1281 operates overnight Saturday to Sunday and from July 12/13 to August 2/3, 2026 overnight Sunday to Monday

- seat reservation is mandatory
- bicycle transport is available on the Rijeka–Ljubljana route from June 27 to August 30, 2026

 

You can also travel to Budapest by the seasonal train operating on the Split – Budapest route.

 

Tickets & Deals

  • Zagreb – Budapest via 2nd class train
  • one-way ticket starting at EUR 19 and EUR 25
  • limited number of tickets 

  • Rijeka – Budapest via 2nd class train
  • one-way ticket: EUR 42
  • one-way ticket for a child aged 6 to 15: EUR 12

  • 40% discount on one-way and return trips between Croatia and Hungary
  • 50% discount on group trips between Croatia and Hungary
one-way ticket EUR 30.60
return ticket EUR 59.40
one-way ticket for a child aged 6 to 15 EUR 15.30
return ticket for a child aged 6 to 15 EUR 30.60
one-way ticket for a group of 6 or more persons EUR 25.50
return ticket for a group of 6 or more persons EUR 51

 

 

You can buy transport and reservation tickets at the HŽPP international ticket offices. We recommend that you buy your tickets in advance at the international ticket offices.  Tickets to the border station can only be purchased at the full price on the train. Tickets with special offers cannot be purchased on the train. 

In the case of maintenance on the railway tracks, changes to the timetable of international trains may occur. For more information, visit Changes in the international timetable.

If you want to travel to other destinations, check the international timetable or request information at international ticket offices. 

For more information, visit international ticket offices or reach out via email informacije@hzpp.hr.