The average train between Paris and Budapest takes 27h 23m and the fastest train takes 26h 5m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week 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.
Trains run 6 times a week between Paris and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Paris is at 5:53 PM which arrives into Budapest at 7:58 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 27h 23m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Paris to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Paris station and arriving at Budapest station via Muenchen Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 23m.
Paris to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Paris Est station.
Paris to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Budapest-Kelenföld station.
Book your Paris to Budapest train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 2 other operators.
The distance between Paris and Budapest is 1,244 km. The road distance is 1,530 km.
You can take a train from Paris Est to Budapest-Kelenföld via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, Wien Meidling, and Vienna Meidling Train Station in around 13h 33m.