Budapest to Tula by train
Tula lies 1,495 km (929 mi) north-east of Budapest, +1 h on the clock. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 21 h 30 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and Russia rail, over roughly 1,824 km (1,134 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Tula | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | Russia |
| Population | 1.7 million | 482,873 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 161 m (528 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+3 (Europe/Moscow) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Tula-I Kurskaya (Moscow terminal), Khomyakovo, Rodnichok |
Clocks in Tula are 1 h ahead of Budapest right now, so a 21 h 30 min journey lands 22 h 30 min later by the destination clock.
What changes when you arrive in Tula
Crossing from Hungary into Russia: money changes from the Forint to the Ruble (RUB); the dialling code becomes +7; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q24233148.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Tula
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Staying in Tula
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Tula. Of the 55 with a star rating, the largest group is 3-star (46), and 1 are five-star. Guests have left 113 reviews in total.
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Common questions
How far is Tula from Budapest?
1,495 km (929 mi) in a straight line, north-east of Budapest; by road roughly 1,824 km (1,134 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Tula by train?
About 21 h 30 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Tula?
Tula is 1 h ahead at the moment (Europe/Moscow against Europe/Budapest).
What currency do I need in Tula?
The Ruble (RUB).
Where can I stay in Tula?
Our booking partner lists 55 places to stay in Tula, bookable on this site.
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.