4.9
4.6The cheapest and fastest coaches from Lyon to Budapest
Cheapest price
£80
Average price
£90
Fastest journey
21 h
Average duration
23 h 32 m
Buses per day
3
Distance
1100 km
The best way to find a cheap coach ticket from Lyon to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid travelling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Budapest will cost around £90 if you buy it on the day, but you can find cheap coach tickets today for only £80.
Of the 3 buses that leave Lyon for Budapest every day 3 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 23 h 32 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 21 h .
The slowest buses will take 1 d 50 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.
Travel Information
Compare coach, train and flight for Lyon to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £59. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 1m. 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 £59, and a train costs an average of £283.
Distance: 1100 km
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Most popular Coach | Flight | Train |
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£93 Average Price Cheapest | £173 Average Price | £298 Average Price |
22h 34m Average total duration 22h 4m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 1m Average total duration Fastest 3h 1m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Live departures
Lyon to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Budapest coaches for today, Tuesday 13 January. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated coach journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Changes | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11:10 Lyon | 21h00 | 08:10 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
| 19:00 Lyon | 26h55 | 21:55 Budapest | 0 changesdirect | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Budapest
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Buses from Lyon to Budapest run on average 15 times per day, taking around 22h 4m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at £59 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 31m.
Distance 1100 km |
Average bus duration 22h 4m |
Cheapest ticket price £59 |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 31m |
First bus 00:05 |
Last bus 23:55 |
Bus providers: FlixBus from Lyon to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Budapest with FlixBus for as low as £59. When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Lyon to Budapest coach
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.
When departing from Lyon, you have various coach station options to start your journey from including Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, Lyon, Gare Perrache and Lyon, St Exupéry Aéroport. When arriving in Budapest, you can end your route in coach stations like Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás and Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar.
Passengers board the coach most frequently from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station, which is located around 1.2 miles (1.9 km) away from the city centre, and they get off the coach at Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér, located 11.3 miles (18.2 km) away from the city centre.
popular bus stations
Important Stations and Airports in Lyon and Budapest
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
WifiParkingDiningATMTaxisAccessibilityWCTicket 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
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