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Trip Overview

The average train between Paris and Budapest takes 16h 8m and the fastest train takes 14h 49m. The train service runs several times per day from Paris 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 8m
Duration
1,530 km
Distance
Ft 118,219
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Paris to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Paris and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:41 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Stuttgart Hbf and take an average of 16h 8m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 52m • 4 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity17h 7m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 52m • 4 changes
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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 49m • 4 changes
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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 52m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity17h 7m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Monday, November 16, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 52m • 4 changes
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    Arrives next day

    Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 9m • 4 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 17, 2026

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    TGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB14h 52m • 4 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Paris to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

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  • Distance: 1,529.9 km
  • Duration: 16h 8m

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

You can take a train from Paris Est to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 49m.

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