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 - 60 000 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 9m and costs 31 000 Ft - 75 000 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 Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hbf and Wien Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 22m.

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 22m and costs 80 000 Ft - 250 000 Ft.

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

It takes approximately 5h 9m 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 9m and costs 31 000 Ft - 75 000 Ft. Alternatively, you can train, which costs 80 000 Ft - 250 000 Ft and takes 16h 22m, you could also bus, which costs 36 000 Ft - 60 000 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 6886+ hotels available in Budapest.

Lyon to Budapest - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Budapest by plane, train (TGV), 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 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 9m
Ft 31,080–71,390
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
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
16h 22m
Ft 81,414–247,508
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Budapest Népliget bus stationbus FlixBus N882 / ...
21h 18m
Ft 36,228–59,387
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 23m
Ft 122,253–319,880
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 58m
Ft 39,443–87,330
Drive 1,336.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Budapestcar 1,336.9 km
13h 44m
Ft 74,813–108,063

Lyon to Budapest by train

54Weekly Trains

16h 22mAverage Duration

Ft 81,414Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,136.2 km
Duration: 5h 9m

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

easyJet, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City 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, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 16h 22m.

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