The average train between Gare de Lyon and Budapest takes 23h 14m and the fastest train takes 22h 22m. The train service runs several times per day from Gare de Lyon to Budapest. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run twice daily between Gare de Lyon and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 10:38 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare de Lyon is at 5:38 PM which arrives into Budapest at 5:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Quai de la Rapée and take an average of 23h 14m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Gare de Lyon to Budapest. However, there are services departing from Gare de Lyon station and arriving at Budapest station via Stuttgart Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 23h 14m.
Gare de Lyon to Budapest train services, operated by RATP Metro, depart from Paris Est station.
Gare de Lyon to Budapest train services, operated by RATP Metro, arrive at Budapest-Kelenfoeld station.
The distance between Gare de Lyon and Budapest is 1,242.5 km. The road distance is 1,534 km.
You can take a vehicle from Gare de Lyon to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Quai de la Rapée, Gare de l'Est, Paris Est, Stuttgart Hbf, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 15h 9m.