Budapest to Reims by train
Reims lies 1,124 km (698 mi) west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 34 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and France rail, over roughly 1,371 km (852 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
| Budapest | Reims | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 196,565 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 88 m (289 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 Reims, Reims-Maison-Blanche station |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 51051 CEDEX–51886 CEDEX 3 |
What changes when you arrive in Reims
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 Reims
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Staying in Reims
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Common questions
How far is Reims from Budapest?
1,124 km (698 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,371 km (852 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Reims by train?
About 9 h 34 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Reims?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Reims?
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.