Budapest to Saint-Étienne by train
Saint-Étienne lies 1,143 km (711 mi) west of Budapest, in the same time zone. What the numbers say about getting there.
By rail the journey is about 9 h 44 min at the speeds typical of Hungary and France rail, over roughly 1,395 km (867 mi) of track; the operator’s timetable is the number that counts.
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| Budapest | Saint-Étienne | |
|---|---|---|
| Country | Hungary | France |
| Population | 1.7 million | 176,280 |
| Elevation | 104 m (341 ft) | 529 m (1,736 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 Saint-Étienne-Châteaucreux, Gare de Saint-Étienne-La Terrasse, Gare de Saint-Etienne-Bellevue |
| Postal codes | 1007–1239 | 42000–42969 CEDEX 9 |
What changes when you arrive in Saint-Étienne
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.
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Staying in Saint-Étienne
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Common questions
How far is Saint-Étienne from Budapest?
1,143 km (711 mi) in a straight line, west of Budapest; by road roughly 1,395 km (867 mi).
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Saint-Étienne by train?
About 9 h 44 min, estimated from distance and typical speeds. Timetables and traffic decide the real figure.
Is there a time difference between Budapest and Saint-Étienne?
No, both are on the same offset at the moment.
What currency do I need in Saint-Étienne?
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.