Uploaded July 2026 | Updated September 2026, 2 hours ago

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Tonight we take on an exciting journey aboard Hungary's 40 year old sleeper trains, as I travel on this communist-era carriage on the 15 hour journey from Rijeka to Budapest!

This is the MÁV Retro Istria Express, an epic international sleeper train full of surprises, join me for this incredible railway adventure.

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Journey Details:
Origin: Rijeka
Destination: Budapest-Keleti
Company: MÁV-csoport
Train: Various + MÁV WLAB Sleeper Car
Accommodation: Single Sleeper Cabin (T3)
Time: 14 hours 51 minutes, arrived 4 minutes late
Distance: 681 kilometres / 423 miles
Price: 42,400 Ft.

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