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The average train between Lyon and Budapest takes 25h 16m and the fastest train takes 23h 1m. 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.

25h 16m
Duration
1,596 km
Distance
Ft 131,988
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Train via Salzburg

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  1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain train Tgv
  2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Ice / ...
  3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain train 11 / ...
  4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain train 90 / ...
  5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain train Rjx / ...
  6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain train Ec
15h 49m
Ft 84,283–306,382

Lyon to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Lyon and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:01 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Lyon is at 6:00 PM which arrives into Budapest at 9:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Strasbourg and take an average of 25h 16m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

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  • Distance: 1,596.4 km
  • Duration: 25h 16m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 49m.

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