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ITLyon to Budapest Train & Bus Tickets
From Lyon (France) to Budapest (Hungary) · about 1104 km
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Search Prices →Train or bus? What recent searches show
Fares and timetables seen in recent TransitScanner searches for Lyon to Budapest, side by side.
| Bus | |
|---|---|
| Cheapest fare seen | €62.98 for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026) |
| Typical journey time | about 23 h 58 min (19 journeys) |
No recent train fares were seen for this route; search a date to check.
Last checked 31 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.
Lyon to Budapest: what to expect
Lyon and Budapest 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 France to Hungary. 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 Lyon–Budapest tickets
- Book early: fares often rise as the departure date approaches.
- In recent searches Friday was the cheapest weekday on average (about €69.65, across 3 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 Budapest
- Budapest opened the first underground transit line on the European continent in 1896. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Budapest is one of only three capital cities in the world with thermal springs. (Source: Wikipedia)
- Some baths built in Budapest during Ottoman rule are still in use 500 years later. (Source: Wikipedia)
FAQ: Lyon to Budapest
How long does the journey from Lyon to Budapest take?
In recent searches the typical journey took about 23 h 58 min by bus (median of the journeys seen, last checked 31 Oct 2026).
What is the cheapest ticket from Lyon to Budapest?
The lowest fare seen recently is €62.98 by bus (FlixBus), for travel on 10 Nov 2026 (seen 27 Oct 2026). Friday was the cheapest weekday on average in these searches (about €69.65). Fares change daily: search your date to compare current train and bus prices.