How to travel from Paris to Budapest

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

The cheapest way to travel from Paris to Budapest is a bus with an average price of kr802.

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

A bus is kr163 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Budapest costing on average kr965.

A bus is kr1965 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Budapest costing on average kr2767.

The fastest way to travel from Paris to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 51m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 42m.

Bus takes on average 19h 24m.

The distance from Paris to Budapest is approximately 772 miles (1244 km).

The average frequency per day from Paris to Budapest is:

• Around 75 flights per day.
• Around 19 buses per day.
• Around 2 trains per day.

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

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

• Flights mostly depart from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Paris Gare de l'Est and arrive in Budapest Keleti.
• Buses mostly depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér.

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

• Travel with FlixBus, Infobus, BlaBlaCar Bus, S.R.L. Ednateric - Trans to go to Budapest by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB | Nightjet to go to Budapest by train.
• Travel with Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Lufthansa, Lot Polish Airlines, Austrian Airlines, Condor Flugdienst, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic, Swiss, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa Cityline, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Iberia, Sas Airways, Luxair to go to Budapest by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Budapest with the following travel companies:

• 5 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 5 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Malta Air.

Omio customers who travel from Paris 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.