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Night train from Budapest to Bucharest

Travel on the overnight sleeper from Bucharest and arrive in Budapest the following morning

The Ister overnight sleeper service connects the two capital cities of Budapest (Hungary) to Bucharest (Romania).

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Operator: Ister

Timetable: Departs Budapest 7.10pm, arrives Bucharest 10.37am (always check with the operator for the latest timings when you book and before boarding). The latest timetable is here: Timetable for trains Budapest to Bucharest

Sleeping arrangements: Seats, couchette cars and sleeping cars

Budapest to Bucharest tickets provided by both Hungarian Railways www.mavcsoport.hu and Romanian Railways bileteinternationale.cfrcalatori.ro. Alternatively, you could buy an Interrail ticket, which covers both Hungary and Romania.

Tickets for Eurostar and trains throughout Europe provided by Rail Europe.

How to book train tickets as part of a package with accommodation

If you want someone to book the whole journey for you or combine it with staying in hotels en route, get in touch with the travel agent Byway through its page for concierge support.

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