Getting around by train Hungary

Railjet trains are high-speed trains that operate throughout Austria and connect the largest cities in the border countries to Budapest. For example, it takes 2.5 hours to travel from Vienna to Budapest, or 7 hours from Munich to Budapest. The trains are comfortable and the service on board is of high quality. A good option if you want to come to Budapest by train; even if the prices are higher (obviously) than the bus, the trip will be more pleasant. Check the timetable on the website. Easy online reservations.

Magyar Államvasutak (MÁV), for Hungarian State Railways, is the national railway company of Hungary and the main company operating the network. Its passenger transport subsidiary is called MÁV-START and it is mainly its railcars that are used to travel around Hungary: regional and interregional express trains, international express trains Railjet (RJ) and EuroNight (EC) night trains. Other private companies also operate.