How to Book Train Travel From Croatia to Hungary

Tour the charming medieval cities in Croatia and then travel by train across the Danube river through Hungary for a unique yet affordable European adventure. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Croatia to Hungary.

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Instructions

Things You'll Need:

• Computer With Internet Access

Choose the Most Affordable Rail Pass

1. Evaluate the benefits of the standard Eurail Pass if you will be traveling in Europe beyond Croatia and Hungary. Travel days must be used consecutively but can be utilized in any of the countries and regions served by Eurail. See the Resources section for a link to Eurail. You can also book train travel from Croatia to Hungary by calling Rail Europe at (888) 382-RAIL or by visiting the link below.

2. Utilize the cost-efficient Hungary-Slovenia-Croatia Pass to travel only between Croatia and Hungary. It includes first-class train travel during five to ten travel days that can be used either consecutively or non-consecutively during a two-month time frame on any national railway of Hungary, Slovenia or Croatia.

3. Take advantage of the Hungary-Slovenia-Croatia Youth Pass if you are 26 years of age or younger. The pass includes second-class train travel for the same time increments as the standard Hungary-Slovenia-Croatia Pass but at much lower fares.

Evaluate Your Options for Departure and Arrival Cities in Croatia and Hungary

4. Ride the rail from Zagreb across the Great Hungarian Plains to Debrecen, the second largest city in Hungary. Those who will be traveling during the summer can check out the Flower Carnival of Debrecen, celebrated annually on August 20.

5. Enjoy a trip from Split to Budapest, journeying from the coastal region of Croatia to the capital of Hungary. Visitors to Budapest can gaze at the one of the world's most famous rivers, the Danube, participate in water sports, enjoy Hungarian restaurants or take in the local night life at the clubs and bars.

Book Your Train Travel Between Croatia and Hungary

6. Check out the numerous rail pass service companies and online travel agencies that can assist you in purchasing Eurail passes and supplements. Peruse through a few sites before you select one to purchase passes from, as you may find some sites easier to use than others.

7. Invest a few extra dollars in pass protection. Pass protection acts as insurance should your pass be lost or stolen. It provides that in such incidents you will be reimbursed for remaining travel days and fees or have your pass replaced entirely.

8. Purchase seat reservations if you would like to ensure seating aboard the train to Hungary. You can board the train at Croatia but will have to search through the cars to find unreserved seating if you did not purchase seat reservations.