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How to get fromParis to Budapestby plane, train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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There are 9 ways to get from Paris to Budapest by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane CDG - BUD
    5h 58m
    Ft 30,664–84,944

  2. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

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    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ORY - BUD
    5h 55m
    Ft 25,358–88,638

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 11 / ...
    3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
    4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    12h 52m
    Ft 75,410–192,098

  4. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 091 / ...
    20h 50m
    Ft 45,000–70,000

  5. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain night train En
    17h 19m
    Ft 56,860–97,548

  6. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane CDG - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    7h 37m
    Ft 36,344–127,694

  7. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane ORY - VIE
    2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    7h 39m
    Ft 42,038–161,388

  8. Train to Beauvais–Tillé Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Take the train from Paris Nord to Beauvaistrain train
    2. Fly from Beauvais–Tillé Airport (BVA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BVA - BUD
    7h 54m
    Ft 26,844–94,577

  9. Drive  1,456.4 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Budapestcar car 1,456.4 km
    13h 25m
    Ft 84,339–121,822

Paris to Budapest by train

Calendar68Weekly Trains
Duration12h 52mAverage Duration
TicketFt 75,410Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,290.9 km
  • Duration: 5h 58m

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

easyJet, Air France, and six other airlines fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) hourly. Alternatively, you can take a train from Paris Est to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 12h 52m.

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