Strike on German Railways Causes Disruptions for Trains Passing through Budapest

Published: November 16 2023

A strike on German railways is causing disruptions for trains passing through Budapest, according to the Hungarian railway company MÁV Zrt. The strike will last from Wednesday evening until Thursday evening, resulting in significant disruptions and longer travel times on the German rail network.

As a result of the strike, several trains passing through Hungary will be affected. Railjet express trains from Tatabánya will only run to Salzburg, Austria, and the Metropol EuroNight from Berlin will only run from Rzepin, Poland. Additionally, the Hungária EuroCity will run to Dresden with a train change in Prague, and on the return journey, it will only run from Prague. The Tatabánya-Munich and Munich-Tatabánya trains will run without restrictions.

Passengers with tickets for the affected trains have the option to redeem or validate them for another date at international ticket offices or through email. However, the Hungarian railway company can only provide offers for available tickets, and if a more expensive ticket is offered, passengers can apply for a fair refund of the price difference.

Deutsche Bahn, the German railway company, advises passengers to postpone their journey if possible and check the websites of Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), and the information interfaces and customer services of MÁV before traveling to Germany.

The strike on German railways is causing disruptions for trains passing through Budapest. Passengers are advised to be aware of changes to train routes and to check for updates and alternative travel options before their journey.

How long will the rail strike in Germany last? The rail strike in Germany will last from Wednesday evening 10 p.m. until Thursday evening 6 p.m.

Will the rail strike in Germany affect trains passing through Hungary? Yes, several trains passing through Hungary will be affected by the rail strike in Germany. The disruptions and longer travel times can be expected on the German rail network in long-distance and regional traffic.

Which trains from Tatabánya will be affected by the rail strike? Due to the rail strike, several Railjet express trains from Tatabánya will only run to Salzburg, Austria. On Thursday, the Metropol EuroNight from Berlin will only run from Rzepin, Poland. On Friday, the Hungária EuroCity will only run to Prague.

What options are available for passengers with tickets affected by the rail strike? Passengers with affected tickets can redeem or validate them for another date at international ticket offices or through email at informacio@mav-start.hu. If a new ticket needs to be purchased, the Hungarian railway company can only provide offers that are still available. If only a more expensive ticket is offered, passengers can apply to customer service for a fair refund of the price difference.

What advice does Deutsche Bahn give to passengers traveling to Germany? Deutsche Bahn advises passengers to postpone their journey if possible and recommends checking the websites of Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) as well as the information interfaces and customer services of MÁV before traveling to Germany.