Operator profileMÁV (Hungarian State Railways)
MÁV is Hungary's state railway company, jointly operating international EuroNight services from Budapest including the daily 'Ister' sleeper to Bucharest (run with Romania's CFR) and partner routes toward Vienna, Munich and Warsaw.
Key facts
EuroNight couchette and sleeper carriages, pooled jointly with CFR and ÖBB rolling stock.
Standard free baggage allowance.
No formal check-in; board at the platform.
Refundability depends on fare tier purchased.
The Budapest-Bucharest Ister was affected by a track closure requiring a bus replacement between Brasov and Miercurea Ciuc from 25 May to 15 September 2026.
Rail passes
Reservation compulsory; a berth supplement applies.
Routes operated
Bucharest 
15h 27m
MÁV
How to book MÁV (Hungarian State Railways)
- Check the route and date on our route page, then note the cabin you want.
- Go to the operator’s own booking site — we never resell or mark up fares.
- Pick your cabin: prices rise as the train fills, so book early for the lowest fare.
- Bring photo ID for border crossings, and arrive a few minutes before departure — there is no airport-style check-in.
We link to the operator — we never mark up the fare.
Frequently asked questions
How far in advance can you book MÁV (Hungarian State Railways)?
Tickets usually go on sale around 90 days before departure, and the cheapest fares go first.
Does MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) accept Interrail and Eurail passes?
Reservation compulsory; a berth supplement applies.
What cabins does MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) offer?
MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) sells Seat, Couchette, Sleeper Cabin. Comfort and privacy differ a lot between them.
What is the luggage policy on MÁV (Hungarian State Railways)?
Standard free baggage allowance.
Can I cancel or change a MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) ticket?
Refundability depends on fare tier purchased.
Which routes does MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) run?
We track 1 MÁV (Hungarian State Railways) routes, including Budapest–Bucharest.