Metz to Budapest trains

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The average train between Metz and Budapest takes 16h 59m and the fastest train takes 14h 54m. The train service runs several times per day from Metz 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.

16h 59m
Duration: 1,246 km
Distance: Ft 100,998
Average price: Twice daily
Frequency

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Take the train from Metz Ville to Strasbourgtrain Ter
Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec

14h 41m

Ft 53,309–188,820

Metz to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Metz and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 5:46 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Metz is at 6:08 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 16h 59m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, April 28, 2026

6:08 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, April 29, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:36 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 5 changes
6:08 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, April 30, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:36 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
2:42 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
18h 20m • 5 changes
6:08 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, May 1, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:36 PM
15h 50m • 5 changes
12:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
20h 22m • 5 changes
6:08 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, May 2, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:36 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes
12:40 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
20h 22m • 5 changes
6:08 PM → 1:02 PM
Arrives next day
18h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, May 3, 2026

5:46 AM → 9:36 PM
15h 50m • 5 changes
6:08 PM → 9:02 AM
Arrives next day
14h 54m • 5 changes

Departing Monday, May 4, 2026

6:42 AM → 9:36 PM
14h 54m • 5 changes

Frequently asked questions

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Distance: 1,245.9 km
Duration: 16h 59m

What companies run services between Metz, France and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Metz Ville to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 41m.

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