The Keleti Railway Station in Budapest is the busiest passenger station in the Hungarian capital. Its name reflects its connection to the eastern regions of Transylvania and the Balkans. It serves as the starting and terminal station for most domestic InterCity trains and is Hungary’s most significant international railway hub.
Located in Budapest’s 8th district, it is accessible via various public transportation options, including buses, metro lines, and trolleybuses. The eclectic-style building was constructed between 1881 and 1884 and was considered one of the most modern railway stations in Europe at the time.
Address:
1087 Budapest, Kerepesi út 2-4. (Hungary)
Guest Reviews:
- Overall Rating: 9.2/10 (Based on 71 reviews)
- Highlights:
- 99% would recommend it to friends.
- A visit-worthy location throughout the year.
Selected Reviews:
- “The luggage storage instructions are unclear! Even as locals, we couldn’t figure it out, and neither could tourists.”
- “Much cleaner and more civilized after the renovations.”
(Middle-aged couple, Vitnyéd, 1 year ago) - “Still dirty and crowded despite the improvements. At least our train finally departed.”
(Older couple, 1 year ago) - “We were completely satisfied.”
(Family with small children, Pécs, 2 years ago)
Opening Hours:
Always open.
Features:
- General: Pet-friendly, ATM within 700 m, multilingual staff (Hungarian, English, German), wheelchair accessible.
- On-site Amenities: Buffet, restrooms, bicycle storage.
- Parking: Paid public parking (450 HUF/hour), 1,000 spaces, 500 m from the station.
- Accessibility: 50 m from the nearest bus stop.
INTERNATIONAL TRAINS TO KELET RAILWAY STATION
Destination | Train Type | Approx. Travel Time |
---|---|---|
Vienna, Austria | Railjet/EuroCity | 2h 40m |
Prague, Czech Republic | EuroCity | 7h 9m |
Munich, Germany | Railjet/EuroCity | 6h 50m |
Berlin, Germany | EuroNight/Daytime | ~12h |
Krakow, Poland | EuroCity | 8h 40m |
Bratislava, Slovakia | EuroCity | 2h 10m |
Zagreb, Croatia | EuroCity | 6h 15m |
Bucharest, Romania | EuroNight | 16h |
Belgrade, Serbia | Avala | 8h |
Zurich, Switzerland | EuroNight | 11h 40m |
Venice, Italy | EuroNight | 15h |
Sofia, Bulgaria | EuroNight | 16h |
Ljubljana, Slovenia | EuroCity | 8h |
Paris, France | EuroNight + TGV | ~13h (via Munich) |
Warsaw, Poland | EuroCity | 10h |
Geneva, Switzerland | EuroNight | 14h |
Hamburg, Germany | EuroNight | ~15h |
Istanbul, Turkey | Bosphorus Express | 33h |
Cluj-Napoca, Romania | InterCity | 8h |
Kosice, Slovakia | InterCity | 3h 50m |
Domestic Train Destinations from Budapest Keleti
Destination | Approximate Travel Time |
---|---|
Debrecen | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Szeged | 2 hours 20 minutes |
Pécs | 3 hours |
Miskolc | 2 hours |
Győr | 1 hour 40 minutes |
Nagykanizsa | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Keszthely | 3 hours |
Eger | 2 hours |
Siófok | 1 hour 40 minutes |
Veszprém | 2 hours |
Zalaegerszeg | 3 hours 40 minutes |
Nyíregyháza | 2 hours 45 minutes |
Kaposvár | 3 hours |
Békéscsaba | 2 hours 30 minutes |
Szombathely | 3 hours 30 minutes |
Sopron | 3 hours 15 minutes |
Balatonfüred | 2 hours |
Dunaújváros | 1 hour 10 minutes |
Esztergom | 1 hour 20 minutes |
Szekszárd | 2 hours |