Rome2Rio

How to get fromFrance to Budapestby plane, train (TGV), bus, train, night train, or car

Find Transport to Budapest

See all options

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

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Fly Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    best
    1. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane NCE - BUD
    5h 30m
    Ft 16,195–66,700

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to St.Poelten Hbftrain train 963 / ...
    3. Take the train from St.Poelten Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
    4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
    15h 2m
    Ft 94,833–196,433

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) to Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvarbus bus 091 / ...
    22h 12m
    Ft 46,933–70,933

  4. Train, night train

    1. Take the train from Paris Est to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Tgv
    2. Take the nighttrain from Stuttgart Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain night train En
    18h 33m
    Ft 57,383–100,383

  5. Fly Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane CDG - BUD
    5h 55m
    Ft 30,669–84,939

  6. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    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 38m
    Ft 28,740–88,187

  7. Fly Paris Orly Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    1. Fly from Paris Orly Airport (ORY) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane plane ORY - BUD
    5h 53m
    Ft 26,005–89,275

  8. Train to Basel, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    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 21m
    Ft 19,215–80,909

  9. Train, train to Zurich Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport

    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 37m
    Ft 52,734–120,132

  10. Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train

    1. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane STR - VIE
    3. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train
    8h 29m
    Ft 43,410–144,937

  11. Drive  1,457 km

    1. Drive from Paris to Budapestcar car 1,457 km
    13h 23m
    Ft 85,267–123,163

France to Budapest by subway and train

Calendar38Weekly Services
Duration15h 2mAverage Duration
TicketFt 94,833Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from France to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,052.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 30m

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, St.Poelten Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 2m.

Airlines
Train operators
Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around Hungary

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides

Booking & Getting There