How to get from Paris to Budapest
- 1247 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 3h 30m
- 10 bus departures a day with FlixBus
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
2h 10m
direct
Flight
€202
Cheapest
20h 50m
direct
Bus
€80
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 1 Oct 2026
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 4h 20m, 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.
The lowest we recorded in the last 14 days was €59, on Tue, Sep 22.
This fare comes from a search on September 30, 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 | €36Checked Sep 30 | 2h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €90Omio catalogue, Oct 3 | 20h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€36Checked Sep 302h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€90Omio catalogue, Oct 320h 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.
- 1Paris → Frankfurtflight
Condor·1h 30m - 2Frankfurt → BudapestflightCondor·1h 35m
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.
October 2026
€36November 2026
€36Departures from Paris to Budapest
FlixBus runs 10 scheduled departures a day, the first at 03:55 and the last at 23:45.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| FlixBusbus | 10 | 03:55 | 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 Sat, Oct 3
Operators seen on these journeys
CondorParis-Frankfurt, Frankfurt-BudapestSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Budapest NépligetBook →
easyJetParis Charles de Gaulle-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
Austrian AirlinesParis-Vienna, Vienna-BudapestSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with Condor, FlixBus, easyJet, Austrian Airlines; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Budapest works
Start with a Condor flight from Paris to Budapest, connecting in Frankfurt, about 4h 20m. In total it's roughly €184 over 4h 20m, 1 transfer.
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 4h 20m. Getting to and from the airports is on top of that.
When is the first bus from Paris to Budapest?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 03:55 and the last at 23:45, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Paris to Budapest?
10 a day with FlixBus, between 03:55 and 23:45.
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?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €184. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Are there direct flights from Paris to Budapest?
The most useful route we found connects: 1 transfer, 4h 20m in total. On flexible dates a live search sometimes turns up a nonstop.
How long is the flight from Paris to Budapest?
About 4h 20m, 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 CDG and Budapest is BUD, so this route is usually written CDG to BUD.
Which operators run Paris to Budapest?
On this route you travel with Condor, FlixBus, easyJet, Austrian Airlines.
Can you get from Paris to Budapest without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 13h 36m.
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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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: Condor
Route calculated: 1 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 30 Sep 2026