How to travel from Nice to Budapest

There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Budapest including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is a bus with an average price of $128 (€103).

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

A bus is $9 (€7) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Budapest costing on average $136 (€110).

A bus is $151 (€122) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Nice to Budapest costing on average $279 (€226).

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 0m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Bus takes on average 21h 30m.

Train takes on average 29h 52m.

The distance from Nice to Budapest is approximately 625 miles (1007 km).

The average frequency per day from Nice to Budapest is:

• Around 68 flights per day.
• Around 21 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Budapest:

• Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Wizz Air, Air France, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Nice to Budapest:

• 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.

Omio customers who travel from Nice to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Paris. 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.