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Trip Overview

The train between Lyon and Budapest takes 26h 2m. The train runs, on average, 2 times per week from 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.

26h 2m
Duration
1,541 km
Distance
Ft 111,833
Average price
Twice a week
Frequency

Lyon to Budapest train times

Trains run twice a week between Lyon and Budapest. The service departs Lyon at 6:00 PM in the evening, which arrives into Budapest at 20:02:00. All services require a transfer at Dijon Ville and take an average of 26h 2m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.

Departing Monday, November 2, 2026

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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet26h 2m • 3 changes

Departing Tuesday, November 3, 2026

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    TGV inOuiTGV inOuiSwiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS)Railjet26h 2m • 3 changes

Frequently asked questions

Want to know about travelling from Lyon to Budapest? We have put together a list of the most frequently asked questions from our users such as: What is the cheapest mode of transport? What is the quickest option? How much do tickets usually cost? and many more.

Map of how to get from Lyon to Budapest.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 1,541.1 km
  • Duration: 26h 2m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Budapest-Kelenfoeld via Dijon Ville, Zuerich Hb, and Feldkirch in around 18h 10m.

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