The average train between Budapest and France takes 21h 7m and the fastest train takes 20h 57m. 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.
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 12:52:00. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 21h 7m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to France. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Paris Est station via Muenchen Hbf station and Strasbourg Bahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 7m.
Budapest to France train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Budapest and France is 1300.6 km. The road distance is 1452 km.
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 4m.