How to travel from Budapest to Nice, France

The distance between Budapest and Nice is around 1,054km (655 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3hrs.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Budapest to Nice 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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🚀 Fastest
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Fly

Fly from Budapest (BUD) to Nice (NCE).

  • Duration3hrs
  • Flight time2hrs
  • Typical cost
    €75($75)
Operated byWizz Air+ 5 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Zuerich Hb then Milano Centrale and then to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration18h 20m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €230($230)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Nice Airport.

  • Duration20h 30m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €73($73)
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Train and Bus

Take the train to Hegyeshalom Train Station then take the bus to Genova then take the train to Ventimiglia.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €105($105)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Nice.

  • Duration11h 45m
  • Distance1,260km (783 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Budapest and Nice

There are several options for getting from Budapest to Nice by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €73 ($73) and will take around 20h 30m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3hrs, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €75 ($75).

The distance between Budapest and Nice is around 1,054km (655 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,007km (626 miles)

It takes around 3hrs to get from Budapest and Nice by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 45m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Budapest to Nice is to fly which takes around 3hrs and will set you back approx €75 ($75).

The cheapest way to travel between Budapest and Nice, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €73 ($73) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Budapest and Nice. It typically takes around 18h 20m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Budapest to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Zuerich Hb, Milano Centrale and Ventimiglia. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 18h 20m.

Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Swiss Railways, Trenitalia, Romanian Railways (CFR), RegioJet and Nightjet run train services between Budapest and Nice. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 18h 20m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Budapest and Nice. It typically takes around 20h 30m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Budapest to Nice. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Népliget M and Nice Airport. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 20h 30m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Budapest and Nice. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 20h 30m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Budapest and Nice. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and arrive at Nice (NCE). The flight takes around 2hrs.

Yes there is a direct flight between Budapest and Nice with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2hrs.

Wizz Air, easyJet, Swiss Airways, Lufthansa, Air France and Brussels Airlines fly between Budapest and Nice. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Nice (NCE). These flights usually take around 2hrs.

The flight from Budapest to Nice typically takes around 2hrs. Flights depart from Budapest (BUD) and and arrive into Nice (NCE).

The closest major airport to Nice is Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE) (NCE) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Nice. Hyeres Airport (TLN) (TLN) and Marseille Provence Airport (MRS) (MRS) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Budapest and Nice. The distance is around 1,260km (783 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 45m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Budapest to Nice is to fly which takes, on average, 3hrs and will usually cost around €75 ($75).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Budapest and Nice

Transport options from Budapest to Nice
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3hrs
€75($75)
every 15 mins1,054km (655 miles)
Train and Plane4h 55m
€110($110)
hourly1,145km (711 miles)
Train + 1 similar
18h 20m
€230($230)
twice daily1,584km (984 miles)
Train via Wien Hbf19h 55m
€130($130)
once daily1,396km (867 miles)
Bus
20h 30m
€73($73)
3 times a week1,340km (833 miles)
Train and Bus
20h 40m
€105($105)
3 times a week1,429km (888 miles)
Drive
11h 45m
€225($225)
on demand1,260km (783 miles)

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Airports near Nice

The following major airports near Nice offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

NCE
Nice Côte d'Azur Airport (NCE)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Nice
TLN
Hyeres Airport (TLN)
Domestic Airport
Distance
112km (70 miles) from Nice
MRS
Marseille Provence Airport (MRS)
International Airport
Distance
167km (104 miles) from Nice