The average train between Lyon and Hungary takes 27h 53m and the fastest train takes 23h 27m. The train service runs several times per day from Lyon to Hungary. 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 Lyon and Hungary. 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 Hungary at 9:28 AM. All services require a transfer at Mulhouse Ville and take an average of 27h 53m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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23h 28m • 4 changes
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29h 39m • 4 changes
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23h 28m • 4 changes
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29h 39m • 4 changes
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23h 28m • 4 changes
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29h 39m • 4 changes
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39h 28m • 4 changes
Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Hungary? 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 Lyon to Hungary. However, there are services departing from Lyon station and arriving at Hungary station via Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 27h 53m.
Lyon to Hungary train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.
Lyon to Hungary train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Lyon and Hungary is 1,132.3 km. The road distance is 1,578 km.
You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Clark Ádám tér via Mulhouse Ville, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Budapest-Kelenfoeld, and Kelenföld vasútállomás M in around 18h 36m.