Discover Budapest to Paris by train

Planning a train adventure from Budapest to Paris? To get started, check out our detailed guide to a seamless, enjoyable journey.

Train cost for travel between Budapest and Paris

The first thing many travellers ask before booking a trip is: 'How much will it cost?' While train travel combines comfort and cost, the price of a ticket depends on a few things.

For starters, how early you book your trip comes into play with the price tag. For this specific route, the cheapest fare is US$96.50, but can go to US$201 when purchased thirty days before your train departs, and US$471 when locked in seven days before. Don’t wait until the last minute to plan your trip. Instead, you can book these tickets 6 months in advance.

Cheap train tickets with slower trains

Another factor that comes into play when it comes to ticket price is speed. Let us explain. Many travellers automatically opt for the high-speed train option because faster is always better, right? Not necessarily. As experienced train travellers ourselves, the Rail Europe team often chooses to go for the slower trains for a number of reasons, including the fact that these trains often:

  • Allow for more time to take in the city scapes and countrysides

  • Set a more leisurely pace to better soak up the travel experience

  • Stop in areas that are less-travelled, offering a more unique journey

  • Are less-crowded than their high-speed counterparts

  • Are an even greener travel option than high speed

  • Are the cheapest train tickets you can find

Whether you choose to go with a low-, medium- or high-speed train, Rail Europe compiles all train options so you can choose by cost, speed, timing and operator to find the best fit for your travels.

Budapest to Paris daily train schedule

Whether you’re headed to Paris on a Tuesday or a Sunday, with 19 trains per day, you will have multiple options to choose from.

  • 05:40: departure of first train Monday-Friday

  • 21:40: departure of last train Monday-Friday

  • 05:40: departure of first train on weekends

  • 21:40: departure of last train on weekends

  • Every 30 minutes: frequency of train departures

How long does the train from Budapest to Paris take?

The shortest journey time on this route is 12 hours and 25 minutes, with trains covering a total distance of 1,247 kilometres.

When do tickets go on sale between Budapest and Paris?

You can start planning and booking your trip between Budapest and Paris 6 months before the departure date. Pro tip: buy your tickets as early as possible to save money.

Learn more about train travel from Budapest to Paris

Refer to our help articles for more details and insights on train travel from Budapest and beyond. Get ready for your visit with travel tips and inspiration in our Paris city guide.

Frequently asked questions

How far is it from Budapest to Paris by train?

The train journey between Budapest and Paris covers 1,247 kilometres.

How much does the train from Budapest to Paris cost?

The minimum fare on this route is US$96.50. Tickets booked 30 days in advance are priced around US$201. If booked 7 days before departure, the cost is approximately US$471.

When do tickets go on sale for trains from Budapest to Paris?

Tickets for this journey become available 6 months before the travel date.

How long does the train take from Budapest to Paris?

The fastest travel time is 12 hours and 25 minutes.