economy
March 5, 2026
Passenger trains to Budapest starting soon, ticket prices known: Is it the most cost-effective way to travel to the Hungarian capital?
Rail traffic between Belgrade and Budapest should start soon with more daily departures from both cities, which has pleased many citizens. The approximate ticket price is already known, so the question arises whether train travel will really be the most cost-effective way to get to the Hungarian capital.
TL;DR
- Direct passenger train service between Belgrade and Budapest starts March 27th.
- One-way train tickets will cost approximately 25 euros, with a travel time of about 3 hours.
- Car travel costs are comparable to train tickets for two passengers, but increase with tolls and vignettes.
- Bus travel is longer (6-7 hours) and more expensive than the train, making it less cost-effective.
- Flights are the fastest but most expensive option.
- The cost-effectiveness of train vs. car depends on the number of passengers.
- Future train connections are planned between Belgrade and Vienna by 2026.
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