How to get to Budapest from Nice

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Compare train, coach and flight for Nice to Budapest

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Nice to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £105 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 7h 45m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £105, while a flight costs an average of £607.

Distance: 1007 km

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£607

Average Price

£105

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Cheapest

£268

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7h 45m

Average total duration

Fastest

5h 45m

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21h 31m

Average total duration

21h 1m

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30m

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13h 8m

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3.0 - 6.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.0 - 2.5kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £105.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Budapest:

A coach is £503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Budapest costing on average £607.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 45m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 31m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Nice and Budapest including taking a train, coach and flight.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 7h 23m sooner (5h 45m by flight vs 13h 8m by car). Tickets start at around £607 compared to roughly £268 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

Travel options
from Nice to Budapest

How to get to Budapest from Nice by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Nice to Budapest is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4522h31
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    11:16Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    £1161One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4522h31
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    11:16Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
    £1161One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Wizz AirW62264
    16:251h50
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    18:15Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    £1441One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4523h05
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    11:50Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4524h10
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    12:55Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út)
    £1161One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    12:4523h40
    Nice, Gare Routière Vauban
    12:25Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
    £1191One-way
    2 changes
  • EurowingsEW2782+Avion Express MaltaEW2421
    10:203h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    13:55Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    £1691One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW2421 · EW2782
    10:203h35
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    13:55Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    £1861One-way
    1 change
  • EurowingsEW9421 · EW9784
    8:4010h55
    Nice Cote d'Azur Airport
    19:35Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
    £2041One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Nice to Budapest

Travel to Budapest easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Nice to Budapest.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Nice and Budapest including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is a coach with an average price of £105.

This is compared to other travel options from Nice to Budapest:

A coach is £503 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Nice to Budapest costing on average £607.

The fastest way to travel from Nice to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 7h 45m.

Other travel options to Budapest take longer:

Coach takes on average 21h 31m.

The Nice to Budapest distance is approximately 1007 km.
The average frequency per day from Nice to Budapest is:
  • Around 67 flights per day.
  • Around 20 coaches per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Nice and Budapest as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Nice to Budapest:
  • Flights mostly depart from Nice Cote d'Azur Airport and arrive in Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Nice, Aéroport Nice Côte d'Azur (Gare routière - Terminal 1) and arrive in Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Nice to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Wizz Air, Austrian Airlines, Swiss, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, El Al, Qatar Airways, Avion Express Malta, tarom, Norwegian Air Shuttle, British Airways, Edelweiss Air, Iberia, Sas Airways, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Luxair, Air Serbia, Turkish Airlines, GetJet Airlines, TAP Portugal to go to Budapest by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Budapest by coach.
Yes, there are direct services available from Nice to Budapest with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, CitizenPlane.
  • 0 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
Omio customers who travel from Nice to Budapest often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Prague, Bratislava, Munich, Zagreb. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Budapest and these popular destinations at a great price.
To get from Nice to Budapest, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
In Budapest, you can unwind at the Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of Europe's largest thermal bath complexes. Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall for local foods and crafts, or take a scenic cruise on the Danube River for unique views of the city's landmarks. Visit the House of Terror Museum to learn about Hungary's history under fascist and communist regimes, and enjoy a performance at the stunning Hungarian State Opera House. Don't miss the best sights: Buda Castle offers panoramic views and houses the Budapest History Museum, while the Parliament Building and Fisherman's Bastion provide breathtaking architecture and views. St. Stephen's Basilica offers a grand interior and panoramic dome views, and Heroes' Square is noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
Three to four days in Budapest is typically sufficient to explore major attractions such as Buda Castle, the Hungarian Parliament Building, Széchenyi Thermal Bath, and to enjoy the city's vibrant culinary and cultural scene.

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