Passengers travelling between Hungary and Serbia are set to benefit from enhanced rail connections in the coming months. From February 6, services linking Budapest and Beograd via Szeged and Subotica (European Rail Timetable Table 61) increased from three to four daily trains, providing more flexibility for travellers along this key corridor.
Looking ahead, a draft 2025/26 timetable indicates a potential major expansion, with up to six daily trains running between Budapest and Beograd. These services are expected to be operated evenly between Serbia’s Srbija Voz and Hungary’s MÁV, with some trains utilising new high-speed units supplied by China Railway Construction Corporation. Two of the MÁV services carry the same train numbers as existing Wien-Budapest trains, suggesting that they could eventually be integrated into ÖBB’s international network, offering through services to and from Austria.
Full operation of this expanded timetable could begin as early as next month, providing a faster and more frequent link between Serbia, Hungary, and beyond. If confirmed, the new trains would complement existing connections and represent a significant step forward in regional rail connectivity, opening high-speed international travel options for both leisure and business passengers.
