- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts, Budapest
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
Cheapest price
$107
Average price
$124
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
22 h 11 m
Buses per day
21
Distance
1244 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Paris to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Budapest will cost around $124 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $107.
Of the 21 buses that leave Paris for Budapest on Tue, Jun 02, 4 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Tue, Jun 02 the direct buses cover the 1244 km distance in an average of 22 h 11 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
On Tue, Jun 02 the slowest buses will take 23 h 40 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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FlixBusOmio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $62. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $62, and a train costs an average of $417.
Distance: 772 miles (1244 km)
| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$109 Average price Cheapest | $202 Average price | $448 Average price | $386 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | 3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Budapest:
A bus is $93 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Budapest costing on average $202 (€163).
A bus is $339 (€273) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Budapest costing on average $448 (€361).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 30m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
Tickets start at around $109 (€88) compared to roughly $386 (€311) in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $277 (€223). The journey takes 17h 53m versus 15h 27m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Direct services are operated by FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 28h41 | Departure days Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $135 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 02:40AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:25AM | Arrival Time 10:15AM | Duration 26h50 | Departure days Mon, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 24h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 24h05 | Departure days Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $177 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:05AM | Arrival Time 12:35PM | Duration 27h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $107 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:05AM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 31h40 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:50AM | Arrival Time 05:50PM | Duration 30h00 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $128 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 05:00PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Wed, Sun | Cheapest price $109 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:15PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 25h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:45PM | Duration 23h45 | Departure days Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $87 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:25PM | Arrival Time 03:10AM | Duration 30h45 | Departure days Tue, Wed, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $114 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:45PM | Arrival Time 12:01AM | Duration 27h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $124 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 21h20 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $110 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:25PM | Arrival Time 08:55PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $115 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:35PM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 33h55 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Thu, Sat | Cheapest price $113 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 30h05 | Departure days Tue | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:25PM | Arrival Time 05:05AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Fri, Sun | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:30PM | Arrival Time 05:10AM | Duration 29h40 | Departure days Sun | Cheapest price $135 |
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Budapest buses for today, Monday, June 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 25h35 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 23h40 | 5:35 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 27h10 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:55 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 24h45 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:25 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 26h50 | 10:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h20 | 9:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:05 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 27h30 | 12:35 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 20h45 | 7:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h55 | 12:55 PM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h15 | 11:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 31h40 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 25h30 | 6:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h35 | 5:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:15 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 24h55 | 6:10 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 27h16 | 12:01 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:45 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 27h05 | 11:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h20 | 6:20 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus | 9:00 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 21h40 | 6:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:25 PM Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) | 23h30 | 8:55 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:35 PM Paris, Porte Maillot | 33h55 | 7:30 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:40 AM Paris, Porte Maillot | 27h30 | 6:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 2 transfers | |
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Buses from Paris to Budapest run on average 17 times per day, taking around 17h 53m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $62 (€50) but you can travel from only $37 (€30) by flight.
There are 4 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:25, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 772 miles (1244 km) distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 772 miles (1244 km) |
Average bus duration 17h 53m |
Cheapest ticket price $62 (€50) |
Buses per day 17 |
Direct buses 4 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 12:25 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
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Discover the best of Budapest — top attractions, local food, transport tips, budget advice, and currency essentials. Plan your perfect Budapest trip today.
One of Central Europe’s major art museums, with Old Masters, Egyptian antiquities, and European collections. Especially worthwhile for classical art lovers.
A powerful museum on Hungary’s fascist and communist periods, housed in a former secret police building. It is one of the city’s most discussed historical museums.
The national history museum of Hungary, covering archaeology, medieval history, and key events in the country’s past. A strong introduction to Hungarian culture and statehood.
Budapest’s most atmospheric historic quarter, filled with cobbled streets, viewpoints, and major monuments. It is ideal for slow walks, photography, and evening views.
A monumental square at the end of Andrássy Avenue, known for its statues of Hungarian leaders and ceremonial scale. It is among the city’s most visited public spaces.
A green island in the Danube popular for walking, running, gardens, and relaxed river views. It is especially loved by locals for outdoor time.
Hungary’s iconic paprika-rich soup with beef, potatoes, carrots, and csipetke dumplings. It is one of the most traditional dishes to try in Budapest.
A slow-cooked meat stew seasoned with onion and sweet paprika, usually served with nokedli. It is a classic home-style Hungarian comfort dish.
Tender chicken in a creamy paprika sauce, often served with nokedli. It is one of the best-known Hungarian main courses.
A well-known traditional restaurant serving Hungarian classics such as gulyás, paprikash, and stuffed cabbage in a cozy, old-style setting.
A long-established family restaurant blending Hungarian and Jewish-Hungarian traditions, known for excellent soups, stews, and warm service.
A Michelin-starred fine dining restaurant reinterpreting Hungarian flavors with refined technique and seasonal ingredients.
Moderate by European capital standards. Food, transit, and attractions are fairly priced; central hotels cost more.
Service may be included. If not, tip 10% in restaurants for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in bars and for hotel staff.
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