Budapest to Uzhhorod by train
Uzhhorod lies 272 km (169 mi) north-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 3 h 55 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Ukraine rail, over roughly 332 km (206 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Uzhhorod | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Ukraine |
| Population | 1.7 million | 115,449 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 118 m (387 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Kyiv) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Uzhhorod |
Clocks in Uzhhorod are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 3 h 55 min journey lands 4 h 55 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Uzhhorod
Crossing from Hungary into Ukraine: money changes from the Forint to the Hryvnia (UAH); the dialling code becomes +380; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648794.
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Common questions
How far is Uzhhorod from Budapest?
272 km (169 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest; by road roughly 332 km (206 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Uzhhorod by train?
About 3 h 55 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Uzhhorod?
Uzhhorod is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Kyiv against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Uzhhorod?
The Hryvnia (UAH).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.