How to get from Paris to Budapest

Travel between Paris, France and Budapest, Hungary is: Partially open.

Can travellers from France enter Hungary?

International entry is allowed at this time for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of France.

Are there rules for self-quarantine when arriving to Budapest from Paris?

Conditions of entry into Hungary:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival or 14 day mandatory self-quarantine
• Travellers issued with the EU Digital COVID Certificate are exempt from quarantine and COVID-19 testing

Are there COVID-19 safety rules for social distancing and wearing face masks in Budapest, Hungary?

To reduce the spread of COVID-19, the government of Hungary has imposed the following measures:

• Physical distance requirement: 1.5 metre (s) (5 feet)
• Face mask requirement: Mandatory

This information was last checked on 17/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, make sure to review the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   for your trip to Budapest from Paris.

Return travel to Paris, France from Hungary is: Partially open.

Are there any travel restrictions on reentering France from Hungary?

Entry into France is allowed for: Entry is partially open for citizens and permanent residents of Hungary.

Are there requirements to self-quarantine on arrival into France from Hungary?

Requirements for reentering France:

• Negative COVID-19 test issued at most 3 days before arrival
• Travellers with a certificate of vaccination are exempt from providing a negative COVID-19 test
• Health declaration required

What are the requirements for social distancing and wearing face masks in France?

All travellers must abide by the following measures in France to reduce the spread of coronavirus in the country:

• Social distance: 1 metre (s) (3 feet)
• Face masks: Mandatory

The above information about your return travel to Paris, France was last verified on 20/10/2021. As this information can change due to the nature of the pandemic, please check the latest COVID-19 travel safety regulations   closer to your planned date of travel to Paris from Budapest.

There are 3 ways to get from Paris to Budapest: coach, flight or train.

Coach services offer the cheapest way to get from Paris to Budapest. Tickets for a coach cost on average £58.

This is compared to other travel options to Budapest:

A coach is £8 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Paris to Budapest costing on average £67.

A coach journey is usually £198 less than a journey to Budapest by train, which costs on average £256 for the same trip.

The fastest way from Paris to Budapest is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 10 min.

Other travel options from Paris to Budapest can usually take longer:

In comparison, travelling by coach can take you on average 21 h 20 min.

In comparison, taking a train requires on average 13 h 33 min   of travel time.

Budapest is approximately 771 miles (1244 km) away from Paris.

The average frequency per day from Paris to Budapest is:

• 1 train per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Paris to Budapest:

• Most travellers board their coach from Paris, Quai de Bercy (Bercy Seine) and arrive in Budapest, Thököly út (Budapest-Keleti).
• Most travellers take a flight from Paris Charles de Gaulle Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport.
• Most travellers who book a train ticket from Paris to Budapest depart from Paris Gare de Lyon to Budapest-Déli.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Paris to Budapest, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Flixbus can get you to Budapest by coach. You can find a good deal for coach tickets with Flixbus from Paris to Budapest for £58 on Omio.
• Travel with ryanair sun for flights to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for ryanair sun Paris to Budapest tickets on Omio for £67.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn with connection for trains to Budapest. If you’re looking for a good deal on tickets, check for Deutsche Bahn with connection Paris to Budapest tickets on Omio for £256.

Yes, there are direct services available from Paris to Budapest with the following travel operators:

• You can travel directly by coach with Flixbus with direct coaches per day.
• You can take a direct flight with Air France, ryanair sun or Wizz Air with direct flights per day.
• You can take a direct train with with 1 direct train per day.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Budapest as you won't need to change in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Paris to Budapest.

Before travelling from Paris to Budapest, it’s good to know what ticket you can purchase and how much it will cost in the next 7 days:

• The price of a coach ticket for this route is £58 one way on average.
• The price of a plane ticket is on average £67 one way for this trip.
• The price of a train ticket for this route is on average £256 one way.

But we recommend booking Paris to Budapest tickets online a few months before your planned travel date to score the best deals and save money on your trip.