How to travel from Budapest to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from €59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €59, and a train costs an average of €309.

Distance: 683 miles (1100 km)

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€96

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Cheapest

€196

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€321

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23h 10m

Average total duration

22h 40m

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30m

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6h 10m

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3h 10m

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18h 9m

Average total duration

17h 39m

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1.1 - 2.7kg

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3.3 - 6.6kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

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from Budapest to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

flight

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

easyJetU24490
03:40PM2h05
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Cheapest

easyJetU24490
03:40PM2h05
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

easyJetU24490
03:40PM2h05
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
05:45PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$1011One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:40AM22h25
Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás
09:05AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$1191One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:55AM25h35
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
12:30PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$1191One-way
1 transfer
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
10:15AM22h50
Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar
09:05AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
$1221One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU24700+TGV INOUI5124
03:25PM6h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$2011One-way
1 transfer
easyJetU24700+TGV INOUI9844
03:25PM6h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
10:00PMLyon Part Dieu
$2011One-way
1 transfer
LOT Polish AirlinesLO536 · LO347
12:55PM5h30
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport
06:25PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2651One-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 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 $75 (€59).

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

A bus is $18 (€14) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lyon costing on average $93 (€74).

A bus is $314 (€250) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Budapest to Lyon costing on average $389 (€309).

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

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 46m.

Bus takes on average 20h 45m.

The distance from Budapest to Lyon is approximately 683 miles (1100 km).
The average frequency per day from Budapest to Lyon is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 13 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:
  • Trains mostly depart from Budapest-Deli and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
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 FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air France, easyJet, Brussels Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Air Baltic, LOT Polish Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Budapest to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
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.
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