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  • This trip is recommended because it is the: Cheapest + Fastest
    Departure time: 7 July at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen Central Station
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: EuroCity TrainEuroCity Train
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 July at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen Central Station
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: EuroCity TrainEuroCity Train
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 July at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen Central Station
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: EuroCity TrainEuroCity Train
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 July at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen Central Station
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: EuroCity TrainEuroCity Train
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:
  • Departure time: 7 July at
    Departure city: Copenhagen
    Departure location: Copenhagen Central Station
    Arrival time: 8 July at
    Destination city: Budapest
    Destination location: Budapest Keleti Train Station
    Operated by: EuroCity TrainEuroCity Train
    Vehicle: TrainDuration:

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Compare 2 ways to travel from Copenhagen to Budapest

Bus
Average priceUS$74 - US$208Average duration1d 2h
25kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
Cheapest
Train
Average priceUS$148 - US$223Average duration21h 17m
24kg CO₂e5 out of 5 stars
FastestMost eco-friendly
busbud logoBusbud recommends taking the train from Copenhagen to Budapest

Among the sustainable travel choices, the train stands out as a good way to reach Budapest. The journey takes about 21 hours 17 minutes and with fares starting at just US$148, it presents an excellent value for a comfortable ride.

1train per day
21h 17mAverage duration
US$148Cheapest ticket
24kgCO₂ emissions

Train Copenhagen to Budapest: Trip Overview

Please note, this information is subject to change.

Average ticket priceUS$148
Average train trip duration21h 17m
Number of daily trains1
Earliest train departure18:22
Distance629 miles
Latest train departure23:35

Copenhagen to Budapest Train

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We make sure you can find a train service from Copenhagen to Budapest from the most reliable train companies operating this trip.

Whether it is train tickets or first class train tickets going to Budapest from Copenhagen, we help you find what you're looking for based on how much of a budget you have.

Frequently asked questions on the trip Copenhagen - Budapest

  1. How much does a cheap train ticket from Copenhagen to Budapest cost?

    The average train ticket price from Copenhagen to Budapest is US$148. The best way to find cheap train tickets from Copenhagen to Budapest is to book your tickets as early as possible. Prices tend to rise as your travel date approaches, so book in advance to secure the best prices!

  2. How long is the train trip from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    A train trip between Copenhagen and Budapest is around 21h 17m, although the fastest train will take about 21h 17m. This is the time it takes to travel the 629 miles that separates the two cities.

  3. How many daily train are there between Copenhagen and Budapest?

    The number of trains from Copenhagen to Budapest can differ depending on the day of the week. On average, there is 1. Some trains are direct while others have layovers. Simplify your train trip from Copenhagen to Budapest by comparing and selecting the train that fits your travel style and budget on Busbud.

  4. Which train companies travel from Copenhagen to Budapest?

    When taking the train from Copenhagen to Budapest, you can travel comfortably and safely with Deutsche Bahn EuroCity.

Find cheapest prices for trains

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busbud logoThe cheapest trip from Copenhagen to Budapest was searched and found on 7 Jul 2025 with a price of US$217

To save money and be sure you have the best seat, it's a good idea to buy your train tickets from Copenhagen to Budapest as early as possible.

You can expect to pay from US$217 to US$454 for a train ticket from Copenhagen to Budapest based on the last 2 days. You can expect to find the cheapest price for the trip at US$217, which is on 2025-07-07.

About Train Travel

Train Travel Tips

Do you like to go fast? With high-speed trains going faster than 300 km/h on certain routes, the time will fly by. Taking a train between Copenhagen and Budapest is also a great way to travel to arrive in the city centre and save more time for your stay in Budapest.

Regional train? High-speed train? Whichever train to Budapest you take, you’ll help reduce the environmental impact and carbon footprint of your trip. As you watch the landscapes unfold before your eyes, you can tell yourself that with this choice, you are making sure they remain protected.

By choosing the train between Copenhagen and Budapest, you emit up to 30 times less CO2 than for the same journey made by plane or car!

Make a music playlist for your train ride from Copenhagen to Budapest and enjoy the scenery to tunes from your own personal soundtrack.

Did you know?

You can find dogs as passengers on the trains of Moscow, where there is a large number of stray dogs. Over time, the dogs have learned the inner workings of the rail system and it is not uncommon to find one travelling between the city and the suburbs.

The magnetic levitation train (Maglev for short) is currently the fastest train in the world. With a speed of 603 km/ h, it is closely followed by the French high-speed train (574.8 km / h) which remains in 2020, the fastest train to date

Railway companies played a major role as early as 1883 in the use of time zones as we know them today.

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