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Our top pick
Leave at 18:00 and travel via Rosenheim: 20h36 with 1 change, which is usually easy to make.
Watch the connection in Oberhausen
Arriving on the ICE 221, you have 6 minutes. That connection was made on 0% of trips (measured July 2026, August 2026, September 2026). If in doubt, pick a later connection or a flexible ticket.
Sleep on the way
From Amsterdam take the NJ 421 at 18:01 and arrive at 14:36. It saves a hotel night and you arrive rested.
Late arrival
The 08:30 departure only arrives at 00:30. Book a hotel with late check-in, or take an earlier train.
Make a stopover in Munich
The journey takes at least 16h00. Spend a night in Munich and you'll be on the train for about six hours a day, with a bonus city.
How punctual is this route?
This train is reliable: a normal connection time is fine.
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Train or plane?
Estimate| Train | Plane | |
|---|---|---|
| Door to door | ± 16h25 | ± 4h45 |
| CO₂ per person | ± 51 kg | ± 156 kg |
| Luggage | Suitcase included | Often extra |
| Arrival | City centre | Airport |
How we calculated this
- Train: fastest connection (16h00) plus 25 minutes to and from the station.
- Plane: about 1h35 in the air, plus 40 minutes taxiing and 2.5 hours for getting to the airport, check-in and security.
- CO₂ train: 1444 km by rail × 0.035 kg/km. CO₂ plane: 1240 km × 0.126 kg/km, including high-altitude effects.
- Source: UK Government GHG Conversion Factors 2025 (DESNZ).
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Frequently asked questions
How long is the train from Amsterdam to Budapest?
The fastest train from Amsterdam to Budapest takes 16h00. Most journeys have 1 change.
Is there a direct train from Amsterdam to Budapest?
No, you change trains at least 1 time, usually in Munich or Rosenheim.
Is there a night train from Amsterdam to Budapest?
Yes. You travel overnight and arrive rested in the morning.
Where can I book a train ticket to Budapest?
You can compare prices at Omio. Booking early is usually cheaper, especially for ICE trains and night trains.
How punctual is the train to Budapest?
The ICE 225 arrived on time in München Hbf on 95% of trips, with an average delay of 0 minutes (July 2026, August 2026, September 2026).
