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Budapest to Saint-Étienne trains

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Trip Overview

The average train between Budapest and Saint-Étienne takes 27h 30m and the fastest train takes 17h 20m. The train runs, on average, 6 times per week from Budapest to Saint-Étienne. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

27h 30m
Duration
1,600 km
Distance
€331
Average price
6 times a week
Frequency

Budapest to Saint-Étienne train times

Trains run 6 times a week between Budapest and Saint-Étienne. The service departs Budapest at 6:50 AM in the morning, which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 12:10:00. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 27h 30m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)29h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)29h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)29h 20m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)29h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)29h 50m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RailjetSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)17h 20m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Saint-Étienne? 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: 1,599.8 km
  • Duration: 27h 30m

What companies run services between Budapest, Hungary and Saint-Étienne, France?

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, Mulhouse Ville, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 17h 54m.

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