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Night train Brașov – Budapest
(CFR/MÁV IC 406 + IC 407 “Corona”)

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    Statistics

    803 km route distance

    Average travel speed of 54 km/h

    Greenhouse gas emissions per km by mode of transport
    (in gCO2e per passenger)

    this night train: 16

    bus: 22 (1.3 times as much)

    car (1 person): 192 (12 times as much)

    plane: 389 (24 times as much)

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    IC 406


    • 18:59

    • 20:31

    • 21:41

    • 23:21

    • 00:51

    • 06:05

    • 07:55

    • 09:20

    Brașov to Budapest

    Trip duration 14:21

    IC 407


    • 17:40

    • 20:40

    • 23:15

    • 04:48

    • 06:26

    • 07:32

    • 09:15

    Budapest to Brașov

    Trip duration 15:35

    Train information

    Seats
    Couchette
    Sleeper
    Plugs available

    C.F.R. Călători S.A.
    https://www.cfrcalatori.ro

    MÁV-START Vasúti Személyszállító Zrt.
    https://www.mavcsoport.hu

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    Night train Brașov – Budapest

    Take the night train on your next trip to Brașov or Budapest!

    Have you ever travelled by night train to Brașov or Budapest? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination. The 803 km long train journey emits approximately 24 times less compared to a flight. Read more on the global warming reduction potential of night trains in our study on the topic.

    When travelling with the IC 406 + IC 407 train, you can choose between the following categories:

    • Normal seats: The cheapest option
    • Couchette compartment: Simple, shelf-like beds in a cabin shared by usually 4-6 persons
    • Sleeping compartment: Soft beds in a cabin typically shared by 1-3 persons, with a washing basin inside (and in some cases even with a private toilet and shower)

    Plugs for your electronic devices are available at your seat / bed.

    Travel by night train – timetable information

    Please always verify timetable information with the operator when booking the train, and also prior to your departure.

    IC 406 –

    Night train IC 406 departs from at 18:59, and arrives at at 09:20. It has intermediate stops in , , , , and . The total trip duration is 14:21 hours. The train runs daily.

    IC 407 –

    The return trip, night train IC 407, departs from at 17:40, and arrives at at 09:15. It has intermediate stops in , , , and . The total trip duration is 15:35 hours. The train runs daily.

    Buy tickets for the night train from Brașov to Budapest

    This night train line is operated by C.F.R. Călători S.A. and MÁV-START Vasúti Személyszállító Zrt. and you can book tickets on their official website. We also recommend you read our tips and tricks page for booking international train tickets.

    Do you find it too difficult to book night train tickets? Is your favourite line often sold out or are tickets way too expensive? You could think there is little to be done about that – but actually this can be solved politically: By improving conditions for both operators and travellers. Learn more on how we get more night trains in our General Position Paper, or join your local Back on Track group right away.