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Keleti Railway Station Budapest

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 Trains from Budapest Keleti

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