- Must visit
Museum of Fine Arts
Major fine arts museum on Heroes’ Square with European paintings, sculpture, and temporary exhibitions.
Cheapest price
$405
Average price
$405
Fastest journey
13 h 31 m
Average duration
13 h 44 m
Trains per day
6
Distance
1244 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Paris to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Paris to Budapest will cost around $405 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $405.
It's difficult to get from Paris to Budapest without transferring at least 2 times.
TGV 9561+
ICE 119 · RJX 19915
TGV 9561+
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 · IC 201
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621
TGV 9571+
ICE 563 · RJX 67
TGV 9561+
ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Paris to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $60. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 4h 57m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.4 - 1.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $60, and a train costs an average of $405.
Distance: 772 miles (1244 km)
| Train | Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$436 Average price | $196 Average price | $106 Average price Cheapest | $375 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
15h 0m Average total duration 14h 30m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 7h 57m Average total duration Fastest 4h 57m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 23m Average total duration 17h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 27m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.1kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.7 - 7.5kg CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 3.1kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Paris to Budapest:
A bus is $90 (€75) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Paris to Budapest costing on average $196 (€163).
A bus is $330 (€273) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Paris to Budapest costing on average $436 (€361).
Other travel options to Budapest take longer:
Train takes on average 14h 30m.
Bus takes on average 17h 53m.
You'll arrive about 57m sooner (14h 30m by train vs 15h 27m by car). Tickets start at around $436 (€361) compared to roughly $375 (€311) in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Paris to Budapest trains for today, Thursday, June 25. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
TGV 9571+ ICE 563 · RJX 67 · R 4621 | On time 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 13h38 | 8:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9571+ ICE 563 · RJX 67 | On time 6:41 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 13h54 | 8:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 119 · RJX 19915 · R 4631 | On time 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 14h03 | 9:19 PM Budapest-Deli | 3 transfers | |
TGV 9561+ ICE 119 · RJX 19915 | On time 7:16 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 14h19 | 9:35 PM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 · IC 201 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 13h31 | 12:24 AM Budapest Keleti | 3 transfers | |
ICE 9573 · ICE 567 · RJX 261 | On time 10:53 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 13h36 | 12:29 AM Budapest Keleti | 2 transfers | |
ICE 9591 · ICE 597 · EC 1219 · REX 7638 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 19h57 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 5 transfers | |
ICE 9591 · 19019 · ICE 1095 · EC 1219 | On time 11:07 AM Paris Gare de l'Est | 19h57 | 7:04 AM Budapest-Deli | 6 transfers | |
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Trains from Paris to Budapest run on average 2 times per day, taking around 14h 30m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $405 (€336) but you can travel from only $36 (€30) by flight.
The earliest train runs at 00:25, the last at 23:42. The fastest train covers the 772 miles (1244 km) distance in 13h 9m.
Distance 772 miles (1244 km) |
Average train duration 14h 30m |
Cheapest ticket price $405 (€336) |
Trains per day 2 |
Fastest train 13h 9m |
First train 12:25 AM |
Last train 11:42 PM |
Cheapest Month May |
Cheapest Day Sat |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Sat |
Best time to book 91 days |
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