The average train between Dunkirk and Budapest takes 23h 21m and the fastest train takes 19h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Dunkirk 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 Dunkirk and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 12:11 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Dunkirk is at 8:10 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris Nord and take an average of 23h 21m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Dunkirk to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Dunkirk station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris Nord. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 21m.
Dunkirk to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Dunkerque station.
Dunkirk to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Dunkirk to Budapest train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Dunkirk and Budapest is 1,268.2 km. The road distance is 1,822 km.
You can take a train from Dunkerque to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Nord, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 3m.