The average train between Carcassonne and Budapest takes 37h 33m and the fastest train takes 36h 41m. The train service runs several times per day from Carcassonne 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 twice daily between Carcassonne and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:21 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Carcassonne is at 6:26 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 AM. All services require a transfer at Lyon Part Dieu and take an average of 37h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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38h 36m • 5 changesWant to know about travelling from Carcassonne to Budapest? 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.
No, there is no direct train from Carcassonne to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Carcassonne station and arriving at Budapest station via Lyon Part Dieu. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 33m.
Carcassonne to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Carcassonne station.
Carcassonne to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Carcassonne to Budapest train tickets online with TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 3 other operators.
The distance between Carcassonne and Budapest is 1,385 km. The road distance is 2,059 km.
You can take a train from Carcassonne to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Lyon Part Dieu, Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 21h 11m.