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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and France takes 20h 51m and the fastest train takes 20h 50m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to France. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

20h 51m
Duration
1,554 km
Distance
€214
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to France train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and France. The service departs Budapest at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into France at 12:46:30. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 20h 51m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 51m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 51m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to France? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Budapest to France.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,553.9 km
  • Duration: 20h 51m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and France?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Châtelet via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 14h 35m.

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