The distance between Paris and Budapest is around 1,300km (808 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 5m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Paris to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
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Fly from Paris Orly (ORY) to Budapest (BUD).
Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf then Wien Hbf and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
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Take the bus to Budapest Kelenföld bus station.
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There are several options for getting from Paris to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 25,125 ($61) and will take around 24h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 5m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 47,775 ($115).
The distance between Paris and Budapest is around 1,300km (808 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,246km (774 miles)
It takes around 3h 5m to get from Paris and Budapest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13hrs to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Paris to Budapest is to fly which takes around 3h 5m and will set you back approx HUF 47,775 ($115).
The cheapest way to travel between Paris and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 25,125 ($61) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Paris and Budapest. It typically takes around 11h 25m and departs every 4 hours.
There are no direct train services that runs from Paris to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stuttgart Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. These services run every 4 hours and will take a minimum of 11h 25m.
Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Railjet, RegioJet, ÖBB Intercity and Nightjet run train services between Paris and Budapest. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 11h 25m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Paris and Budapest. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs twice daily.
Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Paris and Budapest with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 21h 20m.
FlixBus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Paris and Budapest. Buses run twice daily and take around 21h 20m on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Paris and Budapest. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and arrive at Budapest (BUD). The flight takes around 2h 10m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Paris and Budapest with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 10m.
Wizz Air, Transavia France and Lufthansa fly between Paris and Budapest. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD). These flights usually take around 2h 10m.
The flight from Paris to Budapest typically takes around 2h 10m. Flights depart from Paris Orly (ORY) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD).
The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.
Yes it is possible to drive from Paris and Budapest. The distance is around 1,482km (921 miles) by road and it will take around 13hrs in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Paris to Budapest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 5m and will usually cost around HUF 47,775 ($115).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 3h 5m | HUF 47,775($115) | every 15 mins | 1,300km (808 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 11h 25m | HUF 187,400($455) | every 4 hours | 1,535km (954 miles) |
Train via Wien Hbf | 16h 50m | HUF 72,490($175) | 5 times a week | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 21h 20m | HUF 30,890($75) | twice daily | 1,516km (942 miles) |
Bus to Erd Annahagyi | 24h 35m | HUF 25,125($61) | twice daily | 1,607km (999 miles) |
Drive | 13hrs | HUF 109,560($265) | on demand | 1,482km (921 miles) |
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The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.