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ITBudapest to Lyon Train & Bus Tickets
From Budapest (Hungary) to Lyon (France) · about 1104 km
See prices for Budapest → Lyon
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Budapest to Lyon, side by side.
| Train | Bus | |
|---|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €374.55 for travel on 5 Dec 2026 (seen 19 Oct 2026) | €60.98 for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | — | about 23 h 59 min (10 journeys) |
| Sold by | ÖBB | FlixBus |
Last checked 30 Oct 2026. This is what searches saw, not a live quote: fares change, and the price at the seller's checkout is the one that counts.
Budapest to Lyon: what to expect
Budapest and Lyon are about 1104 kilometres apart. TransitScanner compares the train and bus options sold on this route across many sellers, so fares, journey times and companies can be seen side by side.
This is an international route from Hungary to France. Carry valid travel documents (passport or EU ID card where applicable) for border checks. At 1104 km this is a long-distance journey.
Fares are asked of the sellers on every search; the price at their checkout is the one that counts.
How to find cheap Budapest–Lyon tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €62.98, across 2 days).
- Use the multi-date scanner to find the cheapest day in a week or month.
- Compare direct and connecting options: a change can be cheaper, a direct journey is usually quicker.
About Lyon
- Lyon holds a key place in film history: the Lumière brothers invented the cinematograph there. (Source: Wikipedia)
- The first of Lyon's extensive network of funicular railways opened in 1862. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Lyon's Place Bellecour is the third-largest public square in France. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Budapest to Lyon
How long does the journey from Budapest to Lyon take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 23 h 59 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 30 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Budapest to Lyon?
The lowest fare seen recently is €60.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 26 Nov 2026 (seen 18 Oct 2026). The lowest train fare seen is €374.55. Thursday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €62.98). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.
Is it cheaper by train or by bus from Budapest to Lyon?
In recent searches the lowest train fare was €374.55 and the lowest bus fare €60.98, so the bus was cheaper. Fares change by date, so compare your own.
Which companies sell tickets from Budapest to Lyon?
Recent searches showed journeys sold by ÖBB, FlixBus.