How to travel from Montpellier to Budapest

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Compare bus and flight for Montpellier to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Montpellier to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $181 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 2m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.1kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $181, while a flight costs an average of $511.

Distance: 779 miles (1255 km)

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$511

Average price

$181

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$474

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6h 2m

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4h 2m

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28h 4m

Average total duration

27h 34m

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16h 37m

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3.8 - 7.5kg

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1.3 - 3.1kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $181.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Budapest:

A bus is $330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Budapest costing on average $511.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 2m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 4m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Montpellier and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Montpellier to Budapest among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 12h 35m sooner (4h 2m by flight vs 16h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $511 compared to roughly $474 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Montpellier to Budapest

How to get from Montpellier to Budapest by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Montpellier to Budapest is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM29h05
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM29h05
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:00 PMBudapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF7471 · AF1294
    6:00 AM5h50
    Montpellier Airport
    11:50 AMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $4651One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:55 PM29h25
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:20 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    $1121One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2:00 PM39h50
    Montpellier, Gare Montpellier Sud de France
    5:50 AMBudapest, Mexikói Út M
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    11:50 PM37h05
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    12:55 PMBudapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
    $1131One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Wizz AirW62264
    7:30 AM10h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    6:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $1241One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus+Air FranceAF7313 · AF1694
    7:30 AM14h55
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    10:25 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $2941One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus+KLMKL1478 · KL1371
    7:30 AM15h45
    Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière
    11:15 PMBudapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    $3081One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Montpellier to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Montpellier to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Montpellier and Budapest including taking a bus and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Montpellier to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $181.

This is compared to other travel options from Montpellier to Budapest:

A bus is $330 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Montpellier to Budapest costing on average $511.

The fastest way to travel from Montpellier to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 2m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 28h 4m.

The distance from Montpellier to Budapest is approximately 779 miles (1255 km).
The average frequency per day from Montpellier to Budapest is:
  • Around 29 buses per day.
  • Around 19 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Montpellier and Budapest as scheduled services by bus and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Montpellier to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Montpellier Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Montpellier, Sabines Gare Routière and arrive in Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Montpellier to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with KLM Cityhopper, Air Baltic, Swiss, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, Ryanair, KLM, Air France, Edelweiss Air to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, AMI-Tour to go to Budapest by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Montpellier to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Malta Air, Ryanair.
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, AMI-Tour.
Omio customers who travel from Montpellier to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
Most travelers need at least three days in Budapest to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Budapest, you can relax at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of landmarks, visit the House of Terror Museum, and enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss sights like Buda Castle, the Parliament Building, Fisherman's Bastion, St. Stephen's Basilica, and Heroes' Square for their stunning architecture and historical significance.
Three to four days are generally recommended to explore Budapest’s main attractions, including the historic Buda Castle, thermal baths, and vibrant ruin bars.

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