What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Paris to Budapest is to fly which costs 19 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft and takes 5h 21m.

What is the fastest way to get from Paris to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Paris to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 21m and costs 19 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Paris and Budapest?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arriving at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 20h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Paris and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Paris to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Paris l'Est and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 41m.

How far is it from Paris to Budapest?

The distance between Paris and Budapest is 1291 km. The road distance is 1457.1 km.

How do I travel from Paris to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Paris to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 13h 41m and costs 37 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Paris to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 24m to get from Paris to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Paris to Budapest bus from?

Paris to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) station.

Where do I catch the Paris to Budapest train from?

Paris to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Paris l'Est station.

Train, bus or fly from Paris to Budapest?

The best way to get from Paris to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 24m and costs 31 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 37 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft and takes 13h 41m, you could also bus, which costs 25 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and takes 20h 45m.

Where does the Paris to Budapest bus arrive?

Paris to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar station.

Where does the Paris to Budapest train arrive?

Paris to Budapest train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at München Hbf station.

Can I drive from Paris to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Paris to Budapest is 1457 km. It takes approximately 13h 15m to drive from Paris to Budapest.

How do I get a train ticket from Paris to Budapest?

Book your Paris to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Paris to Budapest?

Book your Paris to Budapest bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6774+ hotels available in Budapest.

Paris to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train

There are 8 ways to get from Paris to Budapest by plane, train, bus, night train, car, or car train

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Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport
best
1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane CDG - BUD
5h 24m
Ft 30,997–81,697
Fly from Paris Orly Airport
cheapest
1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane ORY - BUD
5h 21m
Ft 19,560–78,260
Train
1. Take the train from Paris l'Est to München Hbftrain 83
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
13h 41m
Ft 37,489–129,055
Bus
1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus 091 / ...
20h 45m
Ft 25,000–70,000
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Keletinighttrain En
17h 46m
Ft 30,807–98,554
Bus to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly
1. Take the bus from Paris Porte Maillot to Aéroport Paris Beauvaisbus
2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane BVA - BUD
6h 30m
Ft 36,092–78,792
Drive 1,457.1 km
1. Drive from Paris to Budapestcar 1,457.1 km
13h 15m
Ft 85,471–123,458
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Paris to Düsseldorf Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Düsseldorf Hbf to Villach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Villach Hbf to Budapestcar
15h 55m
Ft 97,804–465,606

Paris to Budapest by train

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13h 41mAverage Duration

Ft 37,489Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,291 km
Duration: 5h 24m

What companies run services between Paris, France and Budapest, Hungary?

easyJet, Air France, and two other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris l'Est to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 13h 41m.

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