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4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Budapest to Lyon
Cheapest price
£125
Average price
£159
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
22 h 19 m
Buses per day
13
Distance
1100 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Budapest to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Lyon will cost around £159 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £125.
Of the 13 buses that leave Budapest for Lyon every day 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
These direct buses cover the 1100 km distance in an average of 22 h 19 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
The slowest buses will take 23 h 15 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
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Compare train, coach and flight for Budapest to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £56. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 9m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £56, and a train costs an average of £283.
Distance: 1100 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£97 Average Price Cheapest | £212 Average Price | £290 Average Price |
23h 9m Average total duration 22h 39m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 9m Average total duration Fastest 3h 9m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 17h 17m Average total duration 16h 47m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Budapest to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Lyon coaches for tomorrow, Thursday 25 December. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
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| FlixBus · FlixBus | 00:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h35 | 01:20 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 05:45 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h30 | 04:15 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:15 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h45 | 08:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:40 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h20 | 08:00 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 09:55 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 25h30 | 11:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:15 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h10 | 11:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
 30499 · 7663 | 11:25 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 27h25 | 14:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| 30499 · 7663 | 11:50 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 27h00 | 14:50 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 29h10 | 20:30 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 2 changes | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 15:20 Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 24h05 | 15:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 16:10 Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h15 | 15:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
| FlixBus | 18:40 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h45 | 15:25 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 0 changesdirect | |
| FlixBus · FlixBus | 22:00 Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h45 | 22:45 Lyon, Perrache Bus Station | 1 change | |
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Overview: Bus from Budapest to Lyon
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Buses from Budapest to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 22h 39m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £56 if you book in advance.
There are 1 coaches per day. The earliest coach runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest coach covers the 1100 km distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 1100 km |
Average bus duration 22h 39m |
Cheapest ticket price £56 |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Budapest to LyonYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as £56. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Budapest to Lyon coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Lyon by coach. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest coach, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Budapest, you have various coach station options to start your route from including Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar and Budapest, Liszt Ferenc International Airport (Terminal 2). When arriving in Lyon, you can end your route in coach stations like Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, which is located around 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, located 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Budapest and Lyon
Wifi
Parking
Dining
ATM
Taxis
Accessibility
WC
Ticket Office
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket Office- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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