The distance between Lyon and Budapest is around 1,194km (742 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.
We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Budapest → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Budapest (BUD).
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Budapest-Kelenfoeld.
1 similiar route
We’ve grouped similar routes together, click the arrows to see the other options.
Take the bus to Turin and then to Budapest Népliget bus station.
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Budapest by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around HUF 32,950 ($80) and will take around 20hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately HUF 110,795 ($270).
The distance between Lyon and Budapest is around 1,194km (742 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,100km (684 miles)
It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lyon and Budapest by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 5m to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx HUF 110,795 ($270).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Budapest, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around HUF 32,950 ($80) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Budapest. It typically takes around 14h 30m and departs twice daily.
There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Mulhouse Ville and Zürich HB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 14h 30m.
TGV inOui, Swiss Railways, SNCF, Deutsche Bahn and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lyon and Budapest. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 14h 30m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Budapest. It typically takes around 20hrs and departs 5 times a week.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Budapest. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Turin and Budapest Népliget bus station. These services run 5 times a week and will take a minimum of 20hrs.
FlixBus, Blablabus and Union Ivkoni run regular bus services between Lyon and Budapest. Buses run 5 times a week and take around 20hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Budapest. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Budapest (BUD) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 35m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Budapest. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 35m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Budapest typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Budapest (BUD).
The closest major airport to Budapest is Budapest Ferenc Liszt International Airport (BUD) (BUD) which is approximately 18km (11 miles) from Budapest.
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Budapest. The distance is around 1,389km (863 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 5m in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Budapest is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around HUF 110,795 ($270).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 3h 35m | HUF 110,795($270) | every 20 mins | 1,195km (742 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4h 45m | HUF 157,745($385) | every 3 hours | 1,194km (742 miles) |
Train + 1 similar | 14h 30m | HUF 290,370($705) | twice daily | 1,534km (953 miles) |
Train via Geneve | 16h 20m | HUF 118,210($285) | once daily | 1,462km (909 miles) |
Bus | 20hrs | HUF 32,950($80) | 5 times a week | 1,473km (915 miles) |
Drive | 13h 5m | HUF 102,555($250) | on demand | 1,389km (863 miles) |
Union Ivkoni
Turancar
The following major airports near Budapest offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Hungary and internationally.