The average train between Budapest and Calais takes 26h 1m and the fastest train takes 24h 31m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Calais. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Budapest and Calais. The earliest departure is at 6:54 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 10:55 AM which arrives into Calais at 1:31 PM. All services require a transfer at Wien Hbf and take an average of 26h 1m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Calais. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Calais station via Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 1m.
Budapest to Calais train services, operated by ÖBB, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Calais train services, operated by ÖBB, arrive at Calais Ville station.
Book your Budapest to Calais train tickets online with ÖBB, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Calais is 1,302.2 km. The road distance is 1,582 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Calais Ville via Wien Hbf, Frankfurt, Bruxelles Midi, Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi, Lille Europe, and Lille Flandres in around 17h 33m.