The average train between Budapest and Lille takes 28h 3m and the fastest train takes 21h 56m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Lille. 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 Lille. The earliest departure is at 7:55 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Lille at 4:51 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 28h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lille. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lille station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 28h 3m.
Budapest to Lille train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lille train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Lille Europe station.
Book your Budapest to Lille train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lille is 1,212.6 km. The road distance is 1,607 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lille Europe via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Köln Messe/Deutz Bf, Koeln Messe/Deutz, Koeln Hbf, and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 15h 38m.