How to travel from Budapest to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Budapest and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Budapest to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $112.

This is compared to other travel options from Budapest to Lyon:

A bus is $135 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lyon costing on average $247.

A bus is $282 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lyon costing on average $394.

The fastest way to travel from Budapest to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 3m.

Bus takes on average 23h 13m.

The distance from Budapest to Lyon is approximately 683 miles (1100 km).

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Lyon is:

• Around 54 flights per day.
• Around 15 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Budapest and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Budapest to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Deli and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Budapest to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with easyJet, Lufthansa, Ryanair, Air France, Air Dolomiti, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air Baltic to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.

Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.

Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.