How to get to Lyon from Budapest

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Travel Information between Budapest and Lyon

distanceDistance681 miles
modeAvailable travel modesTrain, coach or flight
priceTicket price range£54 - £266
cheapestCheapest modeCoach • £54 • 21 h 25 min
fastestFastest modeFlight • £120 • 3 h 25 min
carriersPopular travel companiesFlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn

Take a train, coach or flight to travel 681 miles from Budapest to Lyon. The most popular travel providers which serve this trip are FlixBus, Lufthansa or Deutsche Bahn among others. Travellers can even take a direct coach, flight or train from Budapest to Lyon.

Travel options
from Budapest to Lyon

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

Our recommendation
bus

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

FlixBus
19:0021h25
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
16:25Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
£981One-way
0 changes
Cheapest
FlixBus
19:0021h25
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
16:25Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
£981One-way
0 changes
Fastest
Air Baltic
08:403h25
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
12:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£5671One-way
1 change
Other options
FlixBus
16:5023h35
Budapest
16:25Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
£1071One-way
1 change
FlixBus
15:1525h10
Budapest, Népliget autóbusz-pályaudvar
16:25Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
£1061One-way
1 change
FlixBus
17:1023h15
Budapest
16:25Lyon, Perrache Bus Station
£1201One-way
1 change
Lufthansa
06:053h45
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
09:50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£3331One-way
1 change
Lufthansa
09:304h35
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
14:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£4001One-way
1 change
Lufthansa
06:006h05
Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD)
12:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport (LYS)
£3911One-way
1 change

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Find the best trip between Budapest and Lyon with Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and KLM. Comparing timetables and prices and booking the most affordable trip has never been easier with over 1000 travel operators on Omio.

Deutsche Bahn (DB) is Germany’s main operator of travel services and makes on average about 40,000 domestic and international journeys per day. Deutsche Bahn’s fleet of travel includes the high-speed ICE (Intercity Express) as well as the IC (Intercity), EC (Eurocity), IRE (Interregio-Express), RE (Regional Express) and RB (Regionalbahn), which differ in terms of comfort and the time needed to travel. For example, while toilets are standard amenities, services like onboard restaurants or free WiFi are only available on certain train types and routes. Deutsche Bahn is well-known for its wide range of fares like Super Saver, Saver, and Flexible and discount cards like the Bahncard 25, 50 and 100, which you can also use for your Budapest to Lyon travel.

    FlixBus is one of Europe's leading low-cost travel operators, founded in Germany and offering long-distance travel services in Europe and the U. S. FlixBus also operates overnight travel on select routes throughout Europe. Standard amenities on FlixBus include free Wi-Fi, power outlets to charge your phone, tablet or laptop during long travel journeys, extra legroom, luggage space and toilets. You can even purchase snacks and drinks onboard. FlixBus offers only the Standard ticket for all its routes, which allows you to bring one hand luggage and one hold luggage per person. Additional fees apply for extra luggage and specific seat reservations, such as if you want to book an Extra Seat, Table Seat or the Panorama Seat.

      Austrian Airlines is Austria’s leading airline and you can choose between Economy Class or Business Class for your next travel from Budapest to Lyon.

        FAQs: Budapest to Lyon

        FAQs: 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

        You can get to Lyon from Budapest 3 different ways: train, coach or flight.

        The cheapest way to get from Budapest to Lyon is by taking a coach with average ticket prices of £54 compared to other travel options to Lyon:

        A coach is £67 less than a flight for this journey with tickets for a flight from Budapest to Lyon costing on average £120.

        Taking a coach costs £212 less than taking a train, which costs on average £266 for the same trip.

        The quickest way to travel between Budapest and Lyon is by flight, which takes on average 3 h 25 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

        Coach takes 21 h 25 min on average.

        Train takes 20 h 31 min on average.

        You should expect to travel around 681 miles from Budapest to Lyon.

        The average frequency per day from Budapest to Lyon is:

        • Around 3 coaches per day.
        • 1 train a day.

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

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

        • Most travellers catch their coach from Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
        • Most travellers board their plane from Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

        The following travel companies offer services from Budapest to Lyon:

        • Travel with FlixBus or STUDENT AGENCY k. S. To go to Lyon by coach. For a good deal on tickets, you can find FlixBus Budapest to Lyon tickets on Omio for £54.
        • Lufthansa, Transavia France, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline (2), KLM, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Eurowings, Air Baltic or KLM Cityhopper can get you to Lyon by plane. You can find a good deal for plane tickets with Lufthansa from Budapest to Lyon for £132 on Omio.
        • Deutsche Bahn or ÖBB | Railjet can take you to Lyon by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for ÖBB | Railjet from Budapest to Lyon for £436.

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

        • You'll find 1 direct coach a day to Lyon with FlixBus.

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

        Omio customers who travel from Budapest to Lyon often also extend their holiday to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or 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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