The train between Budapest and France takes 20h 28m. The train runs, on average, 3 times per week from Budapest to France. 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 3 times a week between Budapest and France. The service departs Budapest at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, which arrives into France at 12:24:30. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 20h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to France. However, there are services departing from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station and arriving at Paris Est station via Muenchen Hbf station and Hauptbahnhof station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 20h 28m.
Budapest to France train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to France train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Est station.
The distance between Budapest and France is 1300.6 km. The road distance is 1452 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Châtelet via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart Hbf, Paris Est, and Gare de l'Est in around 15h 46m.