The average train between Cherbourg and Budapest takes 27h 33m and the fastest train takes 26h 12m. The train service runs several times per day from Cherbourg 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 Cherbourg and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:47 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cherbourg is at 12:49 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Paris St Lazare and take an average of 27h 33m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cherbourg to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Cherbourg station and arriving at Budapest station via Paris St Lazare. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 33m.
Cherbourg to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Cherbourg station.
Cherbourg to Budapest train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Book your Cherbourg to Budapest train tickets online with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and 4 other operators.
The distance between Cherbourg and Budapest is 1,533.7 km. The road distance is 1,902 km.
You can take a train from Cherbourg to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris St Lazare, Haussmann Saint-Lazare, Gare Magenta, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 18h 19m.