Rail Holidays in Hungary

F rom the rolling hills of the Danube Valley to the shores of Lake Balaton, from the elegant beauty of Budapest to the culture hub of Pécs, Hungary is a picturesque and welcoming country which is a wonderful addition to a rail journey through Europe, or a fantastic destination in its own right. Hungary’s rail network is centred on the capital Budapest, with various lines spidering out to regional destinations such as Miskolc, Debrecen, Pecs and Sopron. The most modern trains run between Budapest and Vienna, calling at such cities as Tatabánya, Gyor and Hegyeshalom.

Hungary Highlights

Tailor Made Rail
Budapest The Hungarian capital is a beautiful city that stretches along both banks of the Danube River, full of museums, parks, monuments and fantastic architecture. View More
Lake Balaton Lake Balaton is in the west of Hungary, circled by mountains and vineyards to the north and thriving resort towns to the south. View More

Itineraries in Hungary

Tailor Made Rail
Budapest, Vienna and Prague
Czech Republic, Hungary, Austria
9 Days
Budapest, Vienna and Prague
Combine three beautiful capital cities on this 9-day adventure by rail. Each city offers fascinating history and vibrant contemporary culture. Travel between each one by high-speed, direct train.
From $829
Budapest to Dubrovnik via Lake Balaton
Croatia, Hungary
12 Days
Budapest to Dubrovnik via Lake Balaton
From majestic Budapest, catch a train through the fantastic scenery of rural Hungary and Croatia, en route to the historic city of Dubrovnik on the Adriatic Coast. Along the way, you'll stop at lovely Lake Balaton, Zagreb and Split.
From $1,399
Post-Cruise: Budapest to Venice
Hungary, Austria, Italy
9 Days
Post-Cruise: Budapest to Venice
Following your river cruise that ends in Budapest, take the train west to Vienna and then down to beautiful Lake Bled in Slovenia. Then, cross into neighbouring Italy and spend two nights in the magical city of Venice.
From $1,699
Grand Tour of Europe
Netherlands, Czech Republic, Spain, Hungary, Germany, France, Italy
22 Days
Grand Tour of Europe
Have you ever wanted to cover Europe’s must-visit destinations in one, unforgettable holiday? Visit Amsterdam, Paris, Barcelona, Nice, Rome, Venice, Lucerne, Berlin, Prague and Budapest in one essential European itinerary.
From $4,549