Night train Budapest – Koper
(MÁV 1246 / 1605 + 1604 / 1247 “Istria”)

Night train Budapest – Koper

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

Have you ever travelled by night train to Budapest or Koper? It's probably the most relaxing, fun, and eco-friendly way to get to your destination.

When travelling with the 1246 / 1605 + 1604 / 1247 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)

Travel by night train between Hungary and Slovenia – timetable information

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

Hungary to Slovenia: 1246 / 1605 Budapest Déli – Koper

Night train 1246 / 1605 departs from Budapest Déli at , and arrives at Koper at . It has intermediate stops in Budapest Kelenföld, Vesprem, Zalaegerszeg and Ljubljana. The total trip duration is 24:00 hours. The train has no regular departures, but note the following information: seasonal.

Slovenia to Hungary: 1604 / 1247 Koper – Budapest Déli

The return trip, night train 1604 / 1247, departs from Koper at , and arrives at Budapest Déli at . It has intermediate stops in Ljubljana, Zalaegerszeg, Vesprem and Budapest Kelenföld. The total trip duration is 24:00 hours. The train has no regular departures, but note the following information: seasonal.

Buy tickets for the night train from Budapest to Koper

This night train line is operated by 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.