The average train between Budapest and Lyon takes 24h 26m and the fastest train takes 21h 4m. The train service runs several times per day 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 twice daily between Budapest and Lyon. The earliest departure is at 7:50 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Budapest is at 3:55 PM which arrives into Lyon at 12:59 PM. All services require a transfer at Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and take an average of 24h 26m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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Want to know about travelling from Budapest to Lyon? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.
No, there is no direct train from Budapest to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Budapest station and arriving at Lyon station via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 24h 26m.
Budapest to Lyon train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
Budapest to Lyon train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Lyon Part Dieu station.
Book your Budapest to Lyon train tickets online with Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) and TGV inOui.
The distance between Budapest and Lyon is 1,099.6 km. The road distance is 1,600 km.
You can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lyon Part Dieu via Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, München Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 16h 33m.