The average train between France and Budapest takes 17h 19m and the fastest train takes 17h 18m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week 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.
Trains run twice a week between France and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:41 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from France is at 3:43 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Gare de l'Est and take an average of 17h 19m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from France to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Paris Est station and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station via Muenchen Hbf station, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station and Wien Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 19m.
France to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
France to Budapest train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between France and Budapest is 1300.6 km. The road distance is 1457 km.
You can take a subway from Cité to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 53m.