🇭🇺 Budapest-Keleti

Major

Hungary

Budapest-Keleti (Eastern Station) is Hungary's busiest and most prestigious railway terminus, an imposing neo-Renaissance edifice that opened in 1884 and remains one of the grandest stations in Central Europe. It serves as the primary hub for international trains to Vienna, Prague, Warsaw, Bucharest, and beyond, as well as many domestic intercity routes. Its ornate facade, grand waiting halls, and the statues of Watt and Stephenson flanking the entrance make it a landmark of Budapest's transport heritage.

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Quick Facts

Country	🇭🇺 Hungary
Type	Major
Coordinates	47.500385, 19.085069
Timezone	Europe/Budapest
Connections	778
UIC Code	5510017

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Frequently Asked Questions

Budapest Keleti is served by Metro lines M2 and M4, placing passengers at Deák Ferenc tér, the city's main metro interchange, in approximately five minutes. Numerous trams and buses also depart from the station square.

Keleti is Hungary's main gateway for international rail travel, with Railjet services to Vienna, Zurich, and Munich, Intercity services to Prague and Warsaw, and connections to Bucharest, Belgrade, and Zagreb. It is the busiest international railway station in the country.

Staffed left-luggage facilities and coin-operated lockers are both available at Budapest Keleti. The staffed service is located in the main hall and accepts luggage by the hour or by the day.

The 100E express bus runs directly from Keleti station to Budapest Liszt Ferenc International Airport in around 35 to 40 minutes without stopping. It operates every 20 minutes throughout the day, and tickets are available from the BKK vending machines at the station.

Keleti is a large and busy terminus, so allow extra time when making connections. Ticket validation is required before boarding trains in Hungary, and platform announcements may be made only in Hungarian and sometimes German, so check departure boards frequently.

Operators

DB

National · Germany

OBB

National · Austria

SNCF

National · France

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