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How to get fromBudapest to Lyonby plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Budapest to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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  1. Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane BUD - LYS
    5h 11m
    €87–268

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Muenchen Hbftrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    16h 57m
    €183–337

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Lyonbus bus 3909
    20h 20m
    €110–180

  4. Drive  1,337.4 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Lyoncar car 1,337.4 km
    13h 40m
    €214–308

  5. Fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane BUD - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    7h 56m
    €106–292

Budapest to Lyon by train

Calendar8Weekly Trains
Duration16h 57mAverage Duration
Ticket€183Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 1,136.2 km
  • Duration: 5h 11m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lyon Part Dieu via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 16h 57m.

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