How to get from Nice to Budapest
- 1010 km as the crow flies
- 27 bus departures a day with FlixBus
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Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Nice to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 56m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 1010 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
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1010 km
Nice to Budapest: cheapest or fastest?
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- 1Nice → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·20h 56m
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.
Flight prices by day, Nice to Budapest
The lowest fare we saw for each day over the next three months. Tap a day to search it live.
October 2026
€49November 2026
€36Departures from Nice to Budapest
FlixBus runs 27 scheduled departures a day, the first at 02:45 and the last at 23:25.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 27 | 02:45 | 23:25 |
All departures
- 02:45
- 03:45
- 06:05
- 06:15
- 07:05
- 07:10
- 07:15
- 07:30
- 08:10
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 12:30
- 14:00
- 17:30
- 18:30
- 18:50
- 19:20
- 19:30
- 19:50
- 20:10
- 20:15
- 20:20
- 20:50
- 21:10
- 22:25
- 23:25
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.
- Bus· 20h 45m€95Book
Omio last refreshed these on Mon, Oct 5
Operators seen on these journeys
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Nice to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Nice to Budapest Népliget, about 20h 56m. In total it's roughly €81 over 20h 56m, direct, no transfers.
Nice to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Nice to Budapest?
The most useful route takes about 20h 56m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first bus from Nice to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 02:45 and the last at 23:25, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Nice to Budapest?
27 a day with FlixBus, between 02:45 and 23:25.
How far is Budapest from Nice?
About 1010 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Nice to Budapest cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €81. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Nice to Budapest?
On this route you travel with FlixBus.
What is the cheapest way to get from Nice 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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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: 25 Sep 2026