What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Budapest?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to bus and train which costs 34 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 23h 14m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Budapest?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs 31 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Budapest?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Deák Ferenc tér M via Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 21h 41m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Budapest?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Gare De Lyon, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Budapest?

The distance between Lyon and Budapest is 1136 km. The road distance is 1336.9 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Budapest without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Budapest without a car is to train which takes 16h 35m and costs 100 000 Ft - 260 000 Ft.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Budapest?

It takes approximately 5h 1m to get from Lyon to Budapest, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Budapest bus from?

Lyon to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Budapest train from?

Lyon to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Budapest?

The best way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to fly which takes 5h 1m and costs 31 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 100 000 Ft - 260 000 Ft and takes 16h 35m, you could also bus, which costs 36 000 Ft - 60 000 Ft and takes 21h 41m.

Where does the Lyon to Budapest bus arrive?

Lyon to Budapest bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Budapest Népliget bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Budapest train arrive?

Lyon to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Budapest?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Budapest is 1337 km. It takes approximately 13h 44m to drive from Lyon to Budapest.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6631+ hotels available in Budapest.

Lyon to Budapest - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Budapest by plane, train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
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1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane LYS - BUD
5h 1m
Ft 31,688–80,998
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
4. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
5. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
16h 35m
Ft 103,418–258,951
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
21h 41m
Ft 36,192–60,192
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zürich HB to Buchs SGtrain Ec
4. Take the night train from Buchs Sg to Budapest-Kelenfoeldnighttrain En
21h 20m
Ft 121,608–320,934
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane GVA - BUD
6h 49m
Ft 36,798–93,384
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LYS - VIE
2. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain
7h 59m
Ft 36,048–118,798
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Ljubljanabus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Ljubljana to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
23h 14m
Ft 34,312–56,567
Drive 1,336.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Budapestcar 1,336.9 km
13h 44m
Ft 73,959–106,830

Lyon to Budapest by train

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16h 35mAverage Duration

Ft 103,418Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Budapest.

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Distance: 1,136.2 km
Duration: 5h 1m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) 6 times a week. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Paris Gare De Lyon, Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 35m.

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