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How to get from Prague to Budapest by train

There are 6 direct trains. One of them goes overnight.

From station:	Praha hl.n. (Prague main railway station)
	Praha-Holešovice (Prague Holešovice station)
To station:	Budapest-Keleti pu (Budapest Keleti pu. railway station)

Direct trains: Prague - Budapest

Train	Dep.	Arr.	eTicket 35€*	2nd / 1st class 52€ / 80€**	couchette bed **
EN 477 Metropol 2.	00:01	08:35		Buy now	Buy now
EC 273 Avala	05:39	12:35	Buy now	Buy now
EC 275 Jaroslav Hasek	07:39	14:35	Buy now	Buy now
EC 277 Slovan	09:39	16:35	Buy now	Buy now
EC 171 Hungaria	11:39	18:35	Buy now	Buy now
EC 175 Jan Jesenius	15:39	22:35	Buy now	Buy now
Schedule valid from 2012-12-09 to 2013-12-08

* Electronic ticket (2nd class)
** Paper ticket - delivery conditions / price-list
Booking is possible 60 days in advance
Book the night train Prague - Budapest

Prices of overnight trains (sleepers) Prague – Budapest

This is what you have to pay extra for an overnight train.

couchette	couchette	bed	bed	bed
6p coupé	4p coupé	3p coupé	2p coupé	1p coupé
11 EUR	15 EUR	15 EUR	22 EUR	51 EUR

Buying tickets at the train station

You can buy the tickets at the train station as most bigger stations have an international counter.
Usual open times: 4:00 am – midnight.
Seat reservations are sold separately (cost 3–4 EUR).

Links: accommodation

Hotels in Budapest (Booking.com)

Hostels in Budapest (HostelBookers.com)

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Hostels in Prague (HostelBookers.com)

Comments

JORGE BENITEZ - JBENITEZ(at)FENHOTELES.COM - 2009-04-14

Dear sr. i will be in Praga this weekend and April 20 im going to Budapest, then april 21 im goint to Vienna, then im retur to Praga it is possible to get one ticket like this? where can i check the time schudele? thank you jorge benitez

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-04-14

I think you will have to buy the tickets separately for each route (because the trains between Budapest and Prague do not go through Vienna).

Here is the schedule of trains from Vienna to Prague and for the trains from BUdapest to Vienna try searching in this timetable.

nayana - nayanam(at)rediffmail.com - 2009-04-18

I urgently need ticket for train amicus from prague to budapest – can i buy it directly or do ineed former reservation. If so, how? pls advise

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-04-19

If you are travelling now (low season) you can buy the ticket directly in the train station, it is not necessary to make the reservation in advance.

George Yip - george(at)pesotec.com - 2009-06-03

Dear Sir, I will take a train from Prague to Budapest on 22/6 morning. Do I need to buy tickets in advance? Please advise. Thanks, George

Thomas Teglassy - tegtom(at)hotmail.com - 2009-06-13

Arriving Praha by air, do I need to reserve transfer in advance?
For train to Budapest July 27, can I/do I need to reserve in advance?
What is CHILDREN's fare?
Is there a SENIOR discount?

Thank you.

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-06-13

George:
It is always difficult to predict but I think buying the tickets at the station is ok.

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-06-13

Thomas:
1. It depends how you want to travel from the airport, you can always catch a taxi or go by bus.
2. It is up to you but usually the trains are not so full that you would have to be obliged to book the tickets in advance.
3. There is 50% discount for children. Here is more info on child discounts in European trains
4. No, unless you have a Senior Pass.

Peter - peter.cucchiara(at)gmail.com - 2009-06-17

Do you think I would need to book the early morning train from Prague to Budapest in advance for September 10, 2009?

Paula - paulaperry(at)hotmail.co.uk - 2009-06-22

Hi, i dont seem to be able to book a train on a totally English website for the journey between Budapest & Prague-can you help please?

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-06-22

Peter: I don't think so the trains are almost never full.

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-06-22

Paula: I'm affraid I cannot help you in this. You should contact the website where you are trying to buy the tickets.

Virginia Morgan - ginnamorgan(at)hughes.net - 2009-06-25

My husband and I would like to take the overnight train from Prague to Budapest on July 18, 2009. I am in a wheelchair. Does this train have a wheelchair accessible compartment and how do I book it. Thanks in advance.

Pavel Hajek - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-06-29

Virginia: AFAIK the night trains are not accessible for wheelchairs but try calling this number, it is a helpline of Czech railways: +420 840 112 113, maybe they can help you (they speak english).

Ayla Buonaparte - wingmaker_(at)hotmail.com - 2009-07-29

Have two young friends wanting to travel from Prague to Budapest by overnight train on 21 August 2009.It looks as though the R 471 Amicus/477.2 departing 21.40 would suit. Your site quotes cost of 55 euros per person travelling 2nd class. They want to have a 2 person coupe and this is quoted as 21 euros extra. It is not clear, first of all, whether you have to purchase a first class ticket in order to obtain a 2 person coupe for the night, secondly, if so, what is the cost of a single one way first class ticket, as this is not mentioned and does each person have to pay another 21 euros for the 2 person coupe or is it just 21 euros total. Also is it advisable to reserve their two seats, and can this be done safely at the railway station on the day of departure, or is it best to do it beforehand. If you advise that this should be done beforehand can it be done through a website written in English and if so what would that website be? Please can you assist with this information. Thank you.

Rolando Pavese - rpavese(at)artear.com - 2009-08-12

Dear Sr. I would take a train from Prague to Budapest on october 8, the overnight one, train Nº 477. Should I buy tickets in advanced? I'll be so grateful if you advise me about this.

Ivana Novotna - info(at)czech-transport.com - 2009-08-12

Hello Rolando, you can buy ticket at the Main railway train station in advance or the same day you travel, do not worry tickets are never sold out.

Rolando Pavese - rpavese(at)artear.com - 2009-08-12

Hi Ivana. Thank you so much. Your piece of advice is useful for me. Best Regards.