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There are 11 ways to get from France to Budapest by plane, train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

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  1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport

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    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane NCE - BUD
    5h 14m
    Ft 16,164–62,127

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Salzburg Hbftrain train 963 / ...
    3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    14h 58m
    Ft 82,926–357,926

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 091 / ...
    21h 55m
    Ft 45,926–75,926

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the night train from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Keletinighttrain night train En
    18h 56m
    Ft 56,376–190,376

  5. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane CDG - BUD
    5h 39m
    Ft 31,627–64,957

  6. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane STR - BUD
    6h 12m
    Ft 28,326–100,452

  7. Fly from Paris Orly Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ORY - BUD
    5h 37m
    Ft 23,458–72,529

  8. Train to Basel, fly

    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to St Louistrain train
    2. Fly from Basel (BSL) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane BSL - BUD
    6h 5m
    Ft 18,433–81,962

  9. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Basel Sbbtrain train
    2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Zürich HBtrain train
    3. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ZRH - BUD
    7h 21m
    Ft 53,567–127,890

  10. Bus via Maubert - Mutualité

    1. Take the bus from Paris - Bercy-Seine Bus Station to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus BlaBlaCar Bus
    22h 56m
    Ft 50,926–90,926

  11. Drive 1,456.4 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Budapestcar car 1,456.4 km
    13h 26m
    Ft 81,929–118,342

France to Budapest by subway and train

Calendar68Weekly Services
Duration14h 58mAverage Duration
TicketFt 82,926Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,052.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 14m

What companies run services between France and Budapest, Hungary?

Wizz Air, Lufthansa, and Swiss fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Cité to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 58m.

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