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The average train between Gare de Lyon and Budapest takes 16h 3m and the fastest train takes 15h 6m. 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.

16h 3m
Duration
1,534 km
Distance
Ft 117,926
Average price
Twice daily
Frequency

Gare de Lyon to Budapest train times

Trains run twice daily between Gare de Lyon and Budapest. The earliest departure is at 6:25 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Gare de Lyon is at 5:39 PM which arrives into Budapest at 1:02 PM. All services require a transfer at Quai de la Rapée and take an average of 16h 3m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 9, 2026

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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 10, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 6m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Wednesday, November 11, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 7m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity17h 22m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Thursday, November 12, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 6m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity17h 21m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)RailjetÖBB EuroCity19h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Friday, November 13, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 6m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 23m • 5 changes

Departing Saturday, November 14, 2026

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    RATP MetroDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 6m • 5 changes
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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Transdev GmbHÖBB EuroCityÖBB EuroCity15h 24m • 5 changes

Departing Sunday, November 15, 2026

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    RATP MetroTGV inOuiDeutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC)ÖBB IntercityÖBB15h 7m • 5 changes

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  • Distance: 1,534.4 km
  • Duration: 16h 3m

What companies run services between Gare de Lyon, France and Budapest, Hungary?

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, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Salzburg Hbf, and Wien Hbf in around 14h 7m.

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