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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to bus which costs 36 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 21h 18m.

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 16m and costs 32 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft.

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 Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 25m.

How far is it from Lyon to Budapest?

The distance between Lyon and Budapest is 1136 km. The road distance is 1337 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 17h 25m and costs 80 000 Ft - 230 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 16m to get from Lyon to Budapest, including transfers.

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 16m and costs 32 000 Ft - 85 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 80 000 Ft - 230 000 Ft and takes 17h 25m, you could also bus, which costs 36 000 Ft - 65 000 Ft and takes 21h 18m.

Where does the Lyon to Budapest train arrive?

Lyon to Budapest train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg 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.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Budapest?

Book your Lyon to Budapest train tickets online with Omio.

Where can I stay near Budapest?

There are 6558+ hotels available in Budapest.

Lyon to Budapest - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Budapest by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, car train, or train

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

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)plane LYS - BUD
5h 16m
Ft 32,095–81,405
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Wien Hbftrain Rjx / ...
6. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Budapest-Kelenfoeldtrain Ec
17h 25m
Ft 82,405–229,887
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
21h 18m
Ft 36,209–61,107
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar
2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Budapestcar
13h 21m
Ft 113,522–154,865
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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 56m
Ft 35,268–95,911
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Zagreb - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Zagreb Glavni Kol. to Budapest-Delitrain Ic
23h 28m
Ft 56,245–92,825
Drive 1,337 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Budapestcar 1,337 km
13h 44m
Ft 80,740–116,624

Lyon to Budapest by train

54Weekly Trains

17h 25mAverage Duration

Ft 82,405Cheapest 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 16m

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

easyJet and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) once daily. Alternatively, 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 17h 25m.

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