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Trip Overview

The average train between Lyon and Budapest takes 22h 28m and the fastest train takes 21h 24m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.

22h 28m
Duration
1,540 km
Distance
Ft 113,705
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train

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  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
  3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx
  4. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
17h 10m
Ft 79,792–160,224

Lyon to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 8:32 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 22h 28m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,539.8 km
  • Duration: 22h 28m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Budapest, Hungary?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Wien Hbf in around 17h 10m.

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