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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 25m and the fastest train takes 26h 15m. 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 25m
Duration
1,654 km
Distance
€254
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 earliest departure is at 3:55 PM in the afternoon, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Saint-Étienne at 7:10 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf and take an average of 27h 25m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Wednesday, October 21, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Thursday, October 22, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)26h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Friday, October 23, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Saturday, October 24, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)28h 45m • 3 changes

Departing Sunday, October 25, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 15m • 3 changes

Departing Monday, October 26, 2026

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    Hungarian Railways (MÁV)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)TGV inOuiSociété Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF)27h 15m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

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  • Distance: 1,653.6 km
  • Duration: 27h 25m

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

You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to St Etienne Chateaucreux via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Strasbourg, and Lyon Part Dieu in around 17h 55m.

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