France to Budapest trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between France and Budapest takes 23h 25m and the fastest train takes 22h 20m. There is at least one train per day from France 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.

23h 25m
Duration: 1,532 km
Distance: Ft 125,927
Average price: Once daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain Tgv
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Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

14h 59m

Ft 84,927–339,927

France to Budapest train times

Trains run once daily between France and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:39 AM in the morning, and the last departure from France is at 5:41 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Gare de l'Est and take an average of 23h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Saturday, July 25, 2026

10:40 AM → 9:16 AM
Arrives next day
22h 36m • 4 changes
1:39 PM → 5:17 PM
Arrives next day
27h 37m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, July 26, 2026

10:41 AM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
22h 20m • 4 changes
5:41 PM → 5:02 PM
Arrives next day
23h 20m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, July 27, 2026

10:39 AM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
22h 22m • 4 changes
5:40 PM → 5:02 PM
Arrives next day
23h 21m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, July 28, 2026

10:39 AM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
22h 22m • 4 changes
5:40 PM → 5:02 PM
Arrives next day
23h 21m • 4 changes

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