How to travel from Budapest to Lyon

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Travel Information from Budapest to Lyon

Distance681 miles (1099 km)
Available travel modesTrain, bus or flight
Ticket price range$61 - $330
Cheapest modeBus • $61 (€55) • 20 h 45 min
Fastest modeFlight • $92 (€83) • 2 h 5 min
Popular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or ÖBB | Railjet

Take a train, bus or flight to travel 681 miles (1099 km) to Lyon from Budapest. The most popular travel companies which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or ÖBB | Railjet among others. Travelers can even take a direct bus, flight or train from Budapest to Lyon.

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from Budapest to Lyon

How to get from Budapest to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Budapest to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
11:15AM25h10
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
12:25PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1761One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
06:45AM22h30
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
05:15AMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1751One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

LufthansaLH1343 · LH1074
06:05AM4h00
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:05AMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$4991One-way
1 transfer

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
01:00PM23h00
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:00PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1971One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
05:10PM23h15
Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér
04:25PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1881One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus
07:40PM20h45
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
04:25PMLyon, Perrache Bus Station
$1971One-way
0 transfers
Air FranceAF1295 · AF7370
06:10PM4h20
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:30PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2841One-way
1 transfer
Air FranceAF1695 · AF7368
06:20AM11h15
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:35PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2841One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1362 · KL1431
06:30AM6h55
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
01:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$3361One-way
1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Budapest to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Budapest to Lyon.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Budapest to Lyon: train, bus or flight.

The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lyon is by taking a bus with average ticket prices of $61 (€55) compared to other travel options to Lyon:

A bus is $31 (€28) less than a flight with an average ticket price of $92 (€83) from Budapest to Lyon.

Taking a bus costs $269 (€243) less than taking a train, which costs on average $330 (€298) for the same trip.

The fastest way from Budapest to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Taking a bus requires on average 20 h 45 min of travel time.

Taking a train requires on average 20 h 31 min of travel time.

Lyon is approximately 681 miles (1099 km) away from Budapest.

The average frequency per day from Budapest to Lyon is:

  • Around 14 buses per day.
  • 31 flights a day.
  • 1 train a day.

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

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

  • Most travelers who purchase a bus ticket from Budapest to Lyon depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar to Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
  • Most travelers catch their flight from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Budapest to Lyon:

  • You can travel by bus between Budapest and Lyon with FlixBus or BlaBlaCar Bus, and you can find FlixBus Budapest to Lyon tickets for $61 (€55) on Omio.
  • You can travel by plane between Budapest and Lyon with Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, KLM Cityhopper or LOT Polish Airlines, and you can find easyJet Budapest to Lyon tickets for $92 (€83) on Omio.
  • You can travel by train to Lyon from Budapest with ÖBB | Railjet, and you can find ÖBB | Railjet Budapest to Lyon tickets for $381 (€344) on Omio.

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

  • 1 direct bus per day with FlixBus.

Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets from Budapest to Lyon.

Looking to extend your trip from Budapest to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from Budapest to Lyon usually extend their vacation to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.
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