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.
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.





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No, there is no direct train from Metz to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Metz station and arriving at Budapest station via Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 59m.
Metz to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Metz Ville station.
Metz to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Metz to Budapest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 6 other operators.
The distance between Metz and Budapest is 967.3 km. The road distance is 1,246 km.
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.