Lost an item on a train in Budapest ? Train travel often involves multiple bags, tickets, and fast transfers making it easy to misplace something while boarding, disembarking, or finding your seat.
About Train Travel in Budapest
As a major transport hub, Budapest’s train stations are extremely busy, with domestic and international lines arriving and departing from Keleti, Déli, and Nyugati stations. Travelers frequently misplace luggage, personal electronics, or documents in train compartments or waiting halls.
Hungary’s national railway service, MÁV (Magyar Államvasutak), handles a high volume of lost property across intercity, regional, and international train services.
How to Report a Lost Item on a MÁV Train
To report a lost item, contact the MÁV Lost and Found Office with the following :
Train number and route
Date and time of travel
Seat number or coach if known
Description of your item
If you lost your item in a station area (like the waiting hall or platform), be sure to mention the station name as well.
If possible, identify the specific train you were on, the compartment or seat number, and your destination. If you have a ticket, keep it on hand to help authorities trace your itinerary.
You can also submit a Lost Item Report on our platform so our team can assist you in contacting the appropriate service. Our team will help forward your report to the relevant lost and found authorities and follow up with them directly.
Our platform allows you to fill out a detailed form which we then forward to the appropriate service for faster handling.
About Budapest Train Lost Property
The main Lost Property Office for MÁV is located at one of the busiest transportation hubs in Budapest and manages items lost on trains and in station areas.
Contact Information
The Budapest Train Lost and Found office is located at :
Könyves Kálmán krt. 54-60, 1087 Budapest, Hungary
They are open Monday to Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM, and Saturday to Sunday from 8:00 AM to 4:00 PM
You can contact them at : +36 1 348 8484
Good to Know :
MÁV holds items for 90 days. For international travelers, the office can arrange shipping for a fee once the item is verified as yours. Keep your train ticket as proof of travel when making your claim.
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Information Last Updated On :
If you have lost one or several item(s), you will find information on how to contact a lost and found property service on this page. Contact information following the loss of an item
Name : MÁV-START Lost and Found Office 
Address : Könyves Kálmán krt. 54-60, 1087 Budapest, Hungary 
Phone number : +36 1 348 8484 
Opening hours : 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM (Mon-Fri) 
Website : https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en/lost-property
List of the main items found
- Lost Personal Items : Keys, ID, Passport, Wallet, Documents, Badge, Licence (...)
- Lost Electronics : Phone, Tablet, Device charger, Camera, Laptop, Headphones (...)
- Lost Accessories : Purse, Bag, Backpack, Sunglasses, Eyeglasses, Jewellery (...)
- Lost Clothing : Gloves, Cap, Hat, Scarf, Sweater, Coat, Vest (...)