The cheapest and fastest buses from Budapest to Lyon
Cheapest price
$140
Average price
$199
Fastest journey
20 h 45 m
Average duration
22 h 2 m
Buses per day
20
Distance
1100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Budapest to Lyon is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Budapest to Lyon will cost around $199 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $140.
Of the 20 buses that leave Budapest for Lyon on Thu, Apr 02, 1 travel direct so it’s quite easy to avoid journeys where you’ll have to change along the way.
On Thu, Apr 02 the direct buses cover the 1100 km distance in an average of 22 h 2 m but if you time it right, some buses will get you there in just 20 h 45 m .
On Thu, Apr 02 the slowest buses will take 22 h 30 m and usually involve a change or two along the way, but you might be able to save a few pennies if you’re on a budget.
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM26h00Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca1:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1401One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM33h15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér2:25 AMLyon$1441One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus5:10 PM23h15Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1631One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM22h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1641One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus4:20 PM29h20Budapest, Mexikói Út M9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1711One-way2 transfers
FlixBus7:40 PM20h45Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$2031One-way0 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:45 AM22h05Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1911One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus3:35 PM22h25Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás2:00 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$2031One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus10:40 AM22h25Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$2301One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus5:55 PM22h30Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás4:25 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1641One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare train, bus, and flight for Budapest to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Budapest to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 10m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.1 - 2.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a train costs an average of $391.
Distance: 683 miles (1100 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train |
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$119 Average price Cheapest | $244 Average price | $396 Average price |
23h 11m Average total duration 22h 41m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 10m Average total duration Fastest 3h 10m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 18h 16m Average total duration 17h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Budapest to Lyon Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:45AM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 23h35 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $215 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:45AM | Arrival Time 04:50AM | Duration 22h05 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $172 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:35AM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 28h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $156 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:15AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:40AM | Arrival Time 09:05AM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $192 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:15AM | Arrival Time 12:40PM | Duration 25h25 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $165 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:30PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:40PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 25h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $197 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:00PM | Arrival Time 12:00PM | Duration 23h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $167 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:35PM | Arrival Time 02:00PM | Duration 22h25 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $178 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:20PM | Arrival Time 09:40PM | Duration 29h20 | Departure days Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $171 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:10PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 23h15 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $144 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:55PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 22h30 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 07:40PM | Arrival Time 04:25PM | Duration 20h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $181 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 10:30PM | Arrival Time 11:15PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $162 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:45PM | Duration 24h45 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:20PM | Arrival Time 01:20AM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $140 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:55PM | Arrival Time 04:55AM | Duration 29h00 | Departure days Mon, Wed, Thu | Cheapest price $141 |
Live departures
Budapest to Lyon bus times
The table below shows live departures for Budapest to Lyon buses for today, Wednesday, April 1. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated bus journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:15 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h50 | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:40 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h25 | 7:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:15 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 25h25 | 10:40 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:30 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 23h30 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 10:40 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 25h20 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:00 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h00 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h45 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:35 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h25 | 12:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 2:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 29h20 | 7:40 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:10 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 23h15 | 2:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:55 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 22h30 | 2:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 5:40 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 20h45 | 2:25 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 8:30 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 24h45 | 9:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 24h45 | 9:45 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:20 PM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 26h00 | 11:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:55 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 28h00 | 1:55 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 23h35 | 11:20 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, April 2 | |||||
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 22h05 | 2:50 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 5:35 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 28h25 | 10:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 1 transfer | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Budapest to Lyon
Buses from Budapest to Lyon run on average 13 times per day, taking around 22h 41m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $73 (€59) if you book in advance.
There are 1 buses per day. The earliest bus runs at 00:05, the last at 23:55. The fastest bus covers the 683 miles (1100 km) distance in 20h 45m.
Distance 683 miles (1100 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 41m |
Cheapest ticket price $73 (€59) |
Buses per day 13 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 45m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Budapest to LyonYou can travel by bus between Budapest to Lyon with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $73 (€59). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Budapest to Lyon
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Budapest to Lyon by bus. From journey times and ticket prices to direct connections, first and last departures, and even whether the route is scenic, our FAQs cover everything you need to plan your trip. Whether you’re looking for the fastest bus, the cheapest option, or tips for making the most of your visit at Lyon, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, a stunning 19th-century basilica offering panoramic views of the city
- Vieux Lyon, a UNESCO World Heritage site known for its Renaissance architecture and narrow cobblestone streets
- Parc de la Tête d'Or, a large urban park featuring a zoo, botanical garden, and lake
- Musée des Confluences, a modern science and anthropology museum with innovative exhibits
- Place Bellecour, one of Europe's largest open squares, ideal for shopping and dining.
- Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned indoor market offering gourmet food and local specialties
- Take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône for a unique view of the city
- Explore the traboules, secret passageways in Vieux Lyon
- Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, known for its diverse program
- Visit the Institut Lumière, dedicated to the history of cinema.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 30 minutes before departure for a refund in the form of a voucher.
- FlixBus
- You can cancel your ticket up to 15 minutes before departure and receive a voucher for future travel. Refund requests for delays over 120 minutes are possible.
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg and one checked bag up to 20kg.
- FlixBus
- One carry-on bag up to 7kg (42x30x18 cm) and one checked bag up to 20kg (80x50x30 cm).
- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Additional luggage can be purchased for a fee.
- FlixBus
- Small pets in carriers allowed
- guide dogs travel for free.
popular bus stations
Popular bus stations from Budapest to Lyon
- 05:30-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Népliget (in the station)
- Gulyás Tér (0.5 km)
- Pesti Burger (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available near the entrance.
- Bus: 103, 254E, 901, 918 Metro: M3
- 06:00-22:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Cafeteria Kelenföld (in the station)
- Bistro Budapest (0.5 km)
- Café Central (0.7 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: 7, 103, 114, 213, 214 Metro: M4 Train: Suburban Railway
- 06:00-23:00
- Free Wi-Fi
- Café de la Gare (in the station)
- Le Bistrot de Lyon (0.5 km)
- Brasserie Georges (0.6 km).
- Available outside the main entrance.
- Elevators, ramps
- Available in the station.
- Bus: C19, C20, 31, 46, 49, 55, 60, S1 Metro: A Tram: T1, T2
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