How to Book Train Travel From Poland to Budapest

Poland and Hungary are neighboring countries with fantastic train systems, so traveling from Poland to Budapest by rail is an attractive and efficient transportation option. If your vacation plans involve travel through these two magnificent locations, you have reached the right place. Read on to learn how to book train travel from Poland to Budapest.

Instructions

Difficulty: Moderately Easy

Things You’ll Need:

• Passport
• Computer with Internet access

Choose and Book Your Tickets From Poland to Budapest

1. Book your train tickets by visiting the RailEurope Web site. See the Resources section below for a link. You can also call (888) 382-RAIL.
2. Decide on the class of service. Most trains feature first- and second-class options. Prices range from moderate to expensive.
3. Select a Budapest station as there are three main stations spread across different parts of the city.
4. Check out the "Nostalgia Train" options in Budapest for a more leisurely and scenic trip.
5. Research your price options. If you're a student or a senior citizen, you can receive substantial discounts on passes and tickets.
6. Enjoy numerous pass and ticket options. Multi-use passes include a Hungarian Flexi Pass, a Eurail Rail Pass good throughout Europe and European East Pass exclusively for Eastern Europe.
7. Know that there are many direct train options from Poland to Budapest. Prices will change based on time of day, speed of the train and class of service.

Journey to Budapest

8. Give yourself at least 30 minutes to find the platform and board your train in Poland.
9. Check your ticket to see if you have a reserved seat, or if it's simply general boarding. You can upgrade at a ticket counter. This will cost you a small surcharge.
10. Watch for your arrival in Budapest as conductors often do not announce when the train pulls into a station.

Tips & Warnings

• Use online booking to purchase your tickets, check routes and learn information about available trains and ticket options.
• If you need to travel between the stations within Budapest, they are all connected by the metro system.
• Train travel throughout Eastern Europe is known to be safe, but it's advised that you keep valuables close by and never lose sight of your luggage in the station. If you require it, there are lockers available for storage in all the larger stations.