The train between Budapest and Lyon takes 37h 54m. The train runs, on average, 4 times per week from Budapest to Lyon. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 4 times a week between Budapest and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 6:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 6:50 AM which arrives into Lyon at 8:44 PM. All services require a transfer at Zuerich Hb and take an average of 37h 54m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lyon station via Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 54m.
Budapest to Lyon train services, operated by Railjet, depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lyon train services, operated by Railjet, arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Budapest to Lyon train tickets online with Railjet, SBB GmbH and 2 other operators.
The distance between Budapest and Lyon is 1,099.6 km. The road distance is 1,541 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lyon Part Dieu via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Basel Sbb, and Dijon Ville in around 17h 9m.