How to get from Budapest to Paris
- 1247 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 21h 10m
- 13 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
21h 10m
direct
Bus
€82
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Budapest to Paris. The most useful door-to-door route takes 21h 10m by bus with no transfer. 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.
1247 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €26Checked Oct 5 | 2h 20mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €69Omio catalogue, Oct 9 | 21h 10mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€26Checked Oct 52h 20m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€69Omio catalogue, Oct 921h 10m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Budapest to Paris: 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.
- 1Budapest Kelenföld → Parisbus
FlixBus·21h 10m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
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.
Departures from Budapest to Paris
FlixBus runs 13 scheduled departures a day, the first at 00:45 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 13 | 00:45 | 23:45 |
All departures
- 00:45
- 01:45
- 05:45
- 08:15
- 08:40
- 09:15
- 09:40
- 10:15
- 10:40
- 19:15
- 20:15
- 21:15
- 23:45
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 Fri, Oct 9
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusBudapest Kelenföld-Paris, Karlsruhe central-ParisBook →
Wizz AirBudapest Ferenc Liszt-Stuttgart AirportSee live options and dates →
Deutsche BahnStuttgart Airport-KarlsruheBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air, Deutsche Bahn; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Budapest to Paris works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Budapest Kelenföld to Paris, about 21h 10m. In total it's roughly €82 over 21h 10m, direct, no transfers.
Budapest to Paris: common questions
How long does it take to get from Budapest to Paris?
The most useful route takes about 21h 10m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Budapest to Paris?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 00:45 and the last at 23:45, from Budapest Népliget, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Budapest to Paris?
13 a day with FlixBus, between 00:45 and 23:45.
Which station does the bus from Budapest to Paris leave from?
Budapest Népliget with FlixBus, according to the published timetable.
How far is Paris from Budapest?
About 1247 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Budapest to Paris cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €82. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Budapest to Paris?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Wizz Air, Deutsche Bahn.
Can you get from Budapest to Paris without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h 33m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Budapest to Paris?
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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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026