The average train between Budapest and Paris takes 16h 16m and the fastest train takes 14h 18m. The train service runs several times per day from Budapest to Paris. 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 Paris. 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 Paris at 10:05 AM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 16h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Paris. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Paris station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 16m.
Budapest to Paris train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Paris train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Paris l'Est station.
Book your Budapest to Paris train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
The distance between Budapest and Paris is 1,244 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Paris l'Est via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 14h 11m.