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Budapest to France trains

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Trip Overview

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.

20h 28m
Duration
1,554 km
Distance
€224
Average price
3 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to France train times

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.

Departing Thursday, November 5, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 29m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 6, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 28m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 7, 2026

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    Arrives next day

    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiRATP Metro20h 28m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to France? 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: 1,554.1 km
  • Duration: 20h 28m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and France?

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.

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