The average train between Nice and Budapest takes 25h 43m and the fastest train takes 25h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Nice 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 Nice and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Nice is at 5:50 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Ventimiglia and take an average of 25h 43m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Nice to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Nice station and arriving at Budapest station via Milano Centrale. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 25h 43m.
Nice to Budapest train services, operated by ZOU!, depart from Ventimiglia station.
Nice to Budapest train services, operated by ZOU!, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Nice to Budapest train tickets online with ZOU!, Trenitalia Intercity and 4 other operators.
The distance between Nice and Budapest is 1,007.2 km. The road distance is 1,495 km.
You can take a train from Nice-Ville to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Ventimiglia, Milano Centrale, Venezia Mestre, and Wien Hbf in around 20h 4m.