How to get from Paris to Budapest
A real 1-leg route: bus. Door to door 20h 50m, from €120.
We compared the ways to travel from Paris to Budapest. The most useful door-to-door route takes 20h 50m 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.
This fare comes from a search on September 1, 2026 and has not been refreshed since. Run a live search for today's price.
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 → Budapest Népligetbus
FlixBus·20h 50m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
2 ways from Paris to Budapest: flight, bus
How the trip from Paris to Budapest works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Paris to Budapest Népliget, about 20h 50m. In total it's roughly €120 over 20h 50m, direct, no transfers.
Along the way to Budapest
DepartureParisWhat Omio sells on this route
Omio's own lowest fares, one per mode. These are starting prices for the route in general, not for a date you picked, and they are refreshed once a day.
Omio last refreshed these on Thu, Sep 3
Who runs Paris to Budapest
On this route you travel with FlixBus; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
Paris to Budapest: common questions
How long does it take to get from Paris to Budapest?+−
The most useful route takes about 20h 50m by bus, with no transfer.
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?+−
The best price in our latest search was €120. The exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Paris to Budapest?+−
On this route you travel with 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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