There are 8 ways to get from Avignon to Budapest by train, plane, bus or car
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Avignon to Budapest by train
Questions & Answers
The cheapest way to get from Avignon to Budapest is to bus which costs €120 - €170 and takes 26h 9m.
The fastest way to get from Avignon to Budapest is to train and fly which takes 5h 36m and costs €60 - €330.
No, there is no direct train from Avignon to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Avignon Tgv and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Mulhouse and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 5m.
The distance between Avignon and Budapest is 1287 km. The road distance is 1520 km.
The best way to get from Avignon to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs €240 - €490.
It takes approximately 5h 36m to get from Avignon to Budapest, including transfers.
Avignon to Budapest train services, operated by SNCF Bus, depart from Avignon Tgv station.
The best way to get from Avignon to Budapest is to train which takes 18h 5m and costs €240 - €490. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €120 - €170 and takes 26h 9m.
Avignon to Budapest train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Yes, the driving distance between Avignon to Budapest is 1520 km. It takes approximately 14h 17m to drive from Avignon to Budapest.
- Distance: 1287.2 km
- Duration: 5h 36m
What companies run services between Avignon, France and Budapest, Hungary?
You can take a train from Avignon to Budapest via Mulhouse and Zuerich Hb in around 18h 5m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Avignon to Budapest Népliget bus station 3 times a week. Tickets cost 47 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft and the journey takes 25h 56m.
- Website
- lufthansa.com
Flights from Marseille to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 30m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft
Flights from Montpellier to Budapest via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 8h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 85 000 Ft - 270 000 Ft
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60 000 Ft - 180 000 Ft
Flights from Geneva to Budapest via Munich
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 45m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft
Flights from Geneva to Budapest via Frankfurt
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 15m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 65 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft
- Website
- austrian.com
Flights from Marseille to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 20m
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 75 000 Ft - 200 000 Ft
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 40m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 70 000 Ft - 210 000 Ft
Flights from Marseille to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 50m
- When
- Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 50 000 Ft - 210 000 Ft
- Website
- swiss.com
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 27m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60 000 Ft - 180 000 Ft
Flights from Geneva to Budapest via Zurich
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 5m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 60 000 Ft - 160 000 Ft
- Website
- ryanair.com
Flights from Marseille to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- When
- Monday, Friday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 22 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
Flights from Marseille to Vienna
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Tuesday, Thursday and Saturday
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
Flights from Marseille to Vienna via Milan Bergamo
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 40m
- When
- Wednesday
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 120 000 Ft
- Website
- easyjet.com
Flights from Montpellier to Budapest via Basel
- Ave. Duration
- 4h
- When
- Friday
- Estimated price
- 43 000 Ft - 150 000 Ft
Flights from Nice to Budapest via Geneva
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 50m
- When
- Monday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 45 000 Ft - 170 000 Ft
Flights from Geneva to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 45m
- When
- Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 40 000 Ft - 130 000 Ft
- Website
- airfrance.com
Flights from Montpellier to Budapest via Paris Charles de Gaulle
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 48m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 90 000 Ft - 250 000 Ft
- Website
- wizzair.com
Flights from Montpellier to Budapest via Rome
- Ave. Duration
- 5h 25m
- When
- Sunday
- Estimated price
- 20 000 Ft - 110 000 Ft
Flights from Nice to Budapest
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 55m
- When
- Monday, Wednesday, Friday and Sunday
- Estimated price
- 20 000 Ft - 95 000 Ft
- Website
- klm.com
Flights from Montpellier to Budapest via Amsterdam Schiphol
- Ave. Duration
- 6h 30m
- When
- Every day
- Estimated price
- 85 000 Ft - 380 000 Ft
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix-en-Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Nîmes Pont du Gard to Montpellier Sud de France
- Ave. Duration
- 21 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 3m
- Frequency
- Every 30 minutes
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
France’s high-speed TGV train network runs at speeds of up to 320km/h connecting major cities across France and into neighbouring countries. All TGV tickets include a seat reservation; seating is 1+2 in 1st class, 2+2 in 2nd class. Popular routes include Paris to Marseille and Paris to Strasbourg. Most TGVs have a cafe area, power points at each seat and WiFi.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- en.oui.sncf
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 8 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 8 000 Ft - 11 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 14 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 22 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 6 500 Ft - 17 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 6 500 Ft - 9 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 12 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft
Train from Avignon Tgv to Antibes
- Ave. Duration
- 3h 1m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 20 000 Ft - 37 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 20 000 Ft - 27 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 28 000 Ft - 37 000 Ft
Train from Avignon Tgv to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Hourly
- Estimated price
- 16 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 16 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 24 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 13 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 13 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 19 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft
Train from Avignon Tgv to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 31m
- Frequency
- 5 times a day
- Estimated price
- 39 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 39 000 Ft - 55 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 50 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft
Train from Mulhouse Ville to Zuerich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- 4 times a day
- Estimated price
- 10 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf.com/en
- 2nd Class
- 10 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft
- 1st Class
- 17 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
France’s state-owned railway company is a fast and efficient way of travelling around the country, with over 14,000 trains operating daily. SNCF runs the country’s extensive rail network, including the high-speed TGV network, regional TER trains and local Intercités. It also operates international routes including Eurostar and Thalys, as well as the low-cost, long-distance Ouigo services that run on limited routes across France. Book up to 3 months in advance for the cheapest fares. The railway network consists of about 32,000km in total, of which 1800km are high-speed lines and 14,500km are electrified.
Rome2Rio's guide to SNCF
Contact Details
- Phone
- +33 1 84 94 36 35
- Website
- sncf.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 5 000 Ft - 11 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 5 000 Ft - 7 500 Ft
- Rail 1st Class
- 7 500 Ft - 11 000 Ft
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 3 700 Ft - 8 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 3 700 Ft - 5 500 Ft
- Rail 1st Class
- 5 500 Ft - 8 000 Ft
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 6m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
- Rail 1st Class
- 23 000 Ft - 33 000 Ft
Train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
- Ave. Duration
- 2h
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 11 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 11 000 Ft - 16 000 Ft
- Rail 1st Class
- 16 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
Train from Avignon TGV to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 42 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sncf-connect.com/en-en/
- 2nd Class
- 42 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft
- Rail 1st Class
- 60 000 Ft - 90 000 Ft
German rail company Deutsche Bahn is known for its efficient and comfortable service. It offers many different types of rail transportation, including ICE or Intercity-Express for high-speed services between major cities and regions, IC (InterCity) for long-distance trains, RE (Regional Express) trains that connect regions and cities, and the S-Bahn rapid transit service. There are two main tickets on offer: the Flexpreis that has full flexibility, and the Sparpreis which is the cheaper, advanced fare (bookings usually open 6 months in advance for domestic tickets).
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 0180 6 99 66 33
- Website
- bahn.com
Train from Avignon TGV to Aix-en-Provence TGV
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 10 000 Ft - 12 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 5m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 18 000 Ft - 20 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
Train from Avignon TGV to Mulhouse Ville
- Ave. Duration
- 4h 2m
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 37 000 Ft - 41 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.bahn.com/en
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- Phone
- +352 24 89 24 89
- Website
- cfl.lu
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 182 Ft
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- 1 182 Ft
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 1 182 Ft
- Website
- https://www.cfl.lu/en-gb
- First Class
- 1 182 Ft
Spain's excellent and extensive rail system connects cities across Spain and into neighbouring countries. Renfe's high-speed AVE trains can reach speeds of up to 350km/h, making travel between major cities very efficient. All medium- and long-distance trains require a seat reservation; ticket sales for these trains usually open 30-60 days before travel. Most Renfe trains have two classes: Turista (2nd class) and Preferente (1st class), although some AVE trains offer Turista Plus. There is free WiFi for Preferente passengers and for those with a +Renfe loyalty card.
Rome2Rio's guide to Renfe Viajeros
Contact Details
- Phone
- +34 91 232 03 20
- Website
- renfe.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 19 min
- Frequency
- Once daily
- Estimated price
- 3 200 Ft - 4 500 Ft
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
Train from Nimes Pont Du Gard to Montpellier Sud De France
- Ave. Duration
- 29 min
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Estimated price
- 2 700 Ft - 3 800 Ft
- Website
- https://www.renfe.com/es/en
- Phone
- +32 70 66 77 88
- Website
- thalys.com
Train from Avignon Tgv to Aix En Provence Tgv
- Ave. Duration
- 20 min
- Frequency
- Twice a week
- Estimated price
- 12 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.thalys.com/fr/en
- Standard
- 12 000 Ft - 17 000 Ft
- Comfort
- 13 000 Ft - 18 000 Ft
- Premium
- 20 000 Ft - 26 000 Ft
- Phone
- +33 2 22 55 00 10
- nomad-car@laregionnormandie.fr
- Website
- normandie.fr
Train from Avignon TGV to Lyon Part Dieu
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 28m
- Frequency
- 5 times a week
- Schedules at
- normandie.fr
- Phone
- +420 222 222 221
- info@regiojet.cz
- Website
- regiojet.com
Train from Vienna Hbf to Budapest Kelenfold Train Station
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 31m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 4 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft
- Website
- https://regiojet.com/
- 2nd Class
- 4 000 Ft - 5 500 Ft
- 1st Class
- 11 000 Ft - 14 000 Ft
Railjet trains operate domestically within Austria and also connect to major cities in Germany, Czech Republic, Italy, Switzerland and Hungary. This premium service runs at speeds of up to 230km/h and offers three travel classes (economy, first and business), all with free Wi-Fi and power sockets. Other amenities include a bistro-restaurant car and family zones. Seat reservations can be made up to 90 days prior to the train's departure (compulsory for all cross-border trains but not for domestic routes).
Contact Details
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 22m
- Frequency
- 3 times a day
- Estimated price
- 15 000 Ft - 22 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
Train from Zuerich Hb to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 10h 22m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 50 000 Ft - 80 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.oebb.at/en/
- Phone
- +43 (0)5 1717
- Website
- oebb.at
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 4 hours
- Estimated price
- 16 000 Ft - 23 000 Ft
- Website
- http://fahrplan.oebb.at/bin/query.exe/en?revia=yes&existOptimizePrice=1&country=overseas&initialAvail=ON&S={fromName}&Z={toName}&start=1
- Phone
- +36 (1) 3 49 49 49
- Website
- mavcsoport.hu
Train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeld
- Ave. Duration
- 2h 20m
- Frequency
- Twice daily
- Estimated price
- 4 400 Ft - 5 500 Ft
- Website
- https://www.mavcsoport.hu/en
The national railway company of Switzerland, Swiss Railways operates trains throughout the country and adjacent European nations including Germany, France, Italy and Austria. Tickets are sold in two classes - First and Second - with most long-distance trains offering a bistro car serving beverages and snacks. Individual tickets can be bought easily at stands, while a variety of travel passes are on offer to suit different travel needs.
Contact Details
- Phone
- +41 848 44 66 88
- Website
- sbb.ch
Train from Mulhouse to Zürich Hb
- Ave. Duration
- 1h 20m
- Frequency
- Every 3 hours
- Estimated price
- 17 000 Ft - 31 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.sbb.ch/en
One of Europe’s leading bus companies, Flixbus serves 2000+ destinations in 29 countries, including Germany, France, Italy, Austria, the Netherlands and Croatia and into Scandinavia and eastern Europe, as well as some US cities. Coaches have toilets, free WiFi and power outlets, plus snacks and drinks for purchase on board. Flixbus is a good choice for the budget-conscious traveller; purchase tickets in advance for the cheapest fares (note: there is no option to reserve a seat in advance).
Rome2Rio's guide to FlixBus
Contact Details
- Phone
- +49 30 300 137 300
- service@flixbus.com
- Website
- flixbus.de
Bus from Avignon to Budapest Népliget bus station
- Ave. Duration
- 25h 56m
- Frequency
- 3 times a week
- Estimated price
- 47 000 Ft - 70 000 Ft
- Website
- https://www.flixbus.co.uk
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