The average train between Caen and Budapest takes 26h 6m and the fastest train takes 24h 36m. The train service runs several times per day from Caen to Budapest. 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 Caen and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Caen is at 2:25 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:07 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 26h 6m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Caen to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Caen station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 26h 6m.
Caen to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Caen station.
Caen to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Caen to Budapest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Caen and Budapest is 1,442 km. The road distance is 1,772 km.
You can take a train from Caen to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 38m.