Budapest to Villeurbanne by train
Villeurbanne lies 1,097 km (681 mi) west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 21 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and France rail, over roughly 1,338 km (831 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Budapest | Villeurbanne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 131,445 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 177 m (581 ft) |
| Time now | UTC+2 (Europe/Budapest) | UTC+2 (Europe/Paris) |
| Stations on record | Budapest Keleti railway station, Budapest-Nyugati railway station, Budapest-Déli railway station | Gare de Villeurbanne |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 69100–69629 CEDEX |
What changes when you arrive in Villeurbanne
Crossing from Hungary into France: money changes from the Forint to the Euro (EUR); sockets are Euro, Type E; the dialling code becomes +33; the emergency number is http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q1061257 / http://www.wikidata.org/entity/Q25648842.
Where to book trains from Budapest to Villeurbanne
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Staying in Villeurbanne
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Common questions
How far is Villeurbanne from Budapest?
1,097 km (681 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,338 km (831 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Villeurbanne by train?
About 9 h 21 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Villeurbanne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Villeurbanne?
The Euro (EUR).
Where these facts come from
- GeoNames (CC BY 4.0): population, elevation, time zone, postal codes
- Wikidata (CC0): area, sister cities, visitor numbers, heritage listings, stations and ports
- OurAirports (public domain): airports, runways
- Natural Earth (public domain): map outlines
Data compiled 14 September 2026. Hotel and hostel figures are from our booking partner’s catalogue on that date. Journey times on this page are estimates from distance, not timetables; check the operator before you rely on one.