The average train between Calais and Budapest takes 27h 50m and the fastest train takes 26h 33m. The train service runs several times per day from Calais 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 Calais and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:04 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Calais is at 8:07 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Lille Flandres and take an average of 27h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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26h 33m • 5 changes
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No, there is no direct train from Calais to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Calais station and arriving at Budapest station via Lille Flandres. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 50m.
Calais to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Calais Ville station.
Calais to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Calais to Budapest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), TGV inOui and 4 other operators.
The distance between Calais and Budapest is 1,302.2 km. The road distance is 1,857 km.
You can take a train from Calais Ville to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Lille Flandres, Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 54m.