How to get from Paris to Budapest
On Routavio you can compare the ways from Paris to Budapest by price and travel time.
- 1247 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: flight, 2h 10m
- 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
€298
Cheapest
20h 50m
direct
Bus
€80
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 19 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 2h 15m, 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 fare comes from a search on October 16, 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 | €210Checked Oct 16 | 2h 15mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Bus | €72Omio catalogue, Oct 20 | 20h 50mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€210Checked Oct 162h 15m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Bus€72Omio catalogue, Oct 2020h 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?
Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Paris Charles de Gaulle → Budapest Ferenc Lisztflight
easyJet·2h 15m
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 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 |
All departures
- 03:55
- 04:55
- 05:55
- 08:30
- 09:30
- 10:30
- 19:00
- 20:00
- 21:00
- 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 Tue, Oct 20
Operators seen on these journeys
easyJetParis Charles de Gaulle-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →
FlixBusParis-Budapest NépligetBook →
RyanairBeauvais–Tillé-Budapest Ferenc LisztSee live options and dates →On this route you travel with easyJet, FlixBus, Ryanair; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Paris to Budapest works
Start with a easyJet flight from Paris to Budapest, about 2h 15m. In total it's roughly €210 over 2h 15m, 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 15m. 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?
On the upcoming dates we checked, the cheapest fare ranged from €80 to €96. 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 15m.
How long is the flight from Paris to Budapest?
About 2h 15m, 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 easyJet, FlixBus, Ryanair.
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: easyJet
Route calculated: 19 Oct 2026
Prices checked: 16 Oct 2026