How to get from Paris to Budapest
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Budapest. The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes 2h 10m, not counting the trip to and from the airports. The two cities are about 1247 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
This fare comes from a search on September 5, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
1247 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €24Checked Sep 5 | 2h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €92Omio catalogue, Sep 8 | 20h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€24Checked Sep 52h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€92Omio catalogue, Sep 820h 50m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Paris to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Beauvais–Tillé → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
Ryanair·2h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
The observed fares belong to earlier dates.
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The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
All transport observations
Flight calendar
Flight prices by day, Paris to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
September 2026
€24October 2026
€35Departures from Paris to Budapest
FlixBus runs 9 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:55 and the last at 21:00.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 9 | 03:55 | 21:00 |
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Tue, Sep 8
Operators seen on these journeys
RyanairBeauvais–Tillé-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Budapest NépligetBook →On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Budapest works
Start with a Ryanair flight from Paris to Budapest, about 2h 10m. In total it's roughly €24 over 2h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Paris to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Budapest?
The most useful option is a flight; the flight itself takes about 2h 10m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
How far is Budapest from Paris?
About 1247 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Paris to Budapest cost?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €24 to €120. Run a live search for your own date to see today's price.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Budapest?
Yes. The best option we found flies without a transfer and takes about 2h 10m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Budapest?
About 2h 10m, and that is the flight itself. Getting to and from the airports is on top of it.
What are the airport codes for Paris and Budapest?
Paris is BVA and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written BVA to BUD.
Which operators run Paris to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Ryanair, FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Paris to Budapest?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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