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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 from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International 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
    €92–258

  2. Train

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Zuerich Hbtrain train Rjx
    2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train Tgv
    16h 56m
    €250–383

  3. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Lyonbus bus 3909
    20h 20m
    €120–190

  4. Drive  1,337.2 km

    1. Drive from Budapest to Lyoncar car 1,337.2 km
    13h 37m
    €253–365

  5. Train to Vienna International Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Wien Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane VIE - LYS
    7h 20m
    €140–365

Budapest to Lyon by train

Calendar14Weekly Trains
Duration16h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€250Cheapest 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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Budapest-Kelenfoeld to Lyon Part Dieu via Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, Mulhouse, and Mulhouse Ville in around 16h 56m.

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