The cheapest and fastest buses from Lyon to Budapest
Cheapest price
$183
Average price
$233
Fastest journey
22 h 30 m
Average duration
23 h 2 m
Buses per day
23
Distance
1100 km
The best way to find a cheap bus ticket from Lyon to Budapest is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Budapest will cost around $233 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $183.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Budapest without transferring at least once.
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM22h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:15 AM28h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 AMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$2031One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM22h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM30h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 AMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$2111One-way2 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM25h40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:45 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2121One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM22h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)9:30 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2061One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM22h45Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)7:45 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2751One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus8:05 AM22h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:55 AMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$1831One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM23h16Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:16 PMBudapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar$2331One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:00 PM23h50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)5:50 PMBudapest, Mexikói Út M$2331One-way1 transfer
Travel Information
Compare bus, flight, and train for Lyon to Budapest
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Budapest among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $69. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 6m. 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 $69, and a train costs an average of $383.
Distance: 683 miles (1100 km)
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| Bus | Most popular Flight | Train |
|---|---|---|
$114 Average price Cheapest | $258 Average price | $412 Average price |
23h 16m Average total duration 22h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 6h 6m Average total duration Fastest 3h 6m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 16h 4m Average total duration 15h 34m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
1.1 - 2.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 3.3 - 6.6kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
Lyon to Budapest Bus Timetables
| Operator | Departure Time | Arrival Time | Duration | Departure days | Cheapest price |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 12:20AM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 23h30 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $168 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:15AM | Arrival Time 05:50AM | Duration 28h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $125 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:15AM | Arrival Time 05:11AM | Duration 25h56 | Departure days Mon, Thu | Cheapest price $191 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 03:30AM | Arrival Time 07:30AM | Duration 28h00 | Departure days Tue, Fri, Sat | Cheapest price $119 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:20AM | Arrival Time 06:10AM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Thu, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $121 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 08:05AM | Arrival Time 06:55AM | Duration 22h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $154 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:00AM | Arrival Time 07:45AM | Duration 22h45 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $120 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 01:05PM | Arrival Time 12:25PM | Duration 23h20 | Departure days Mon, Tue, Wed, Fri, Sat, Sun | Cheapest price $155 |
Operator Infobus | Departure Time 01:30PM | Arrival Time 08:00AM | Duration 18h30 | Departure days Mon | Cheapest price $206 |
Operator RegioJet a.s. | Departure Time 02:35PM | Arrival Time 04:35PM | Duration 26h00 | Departure days Sat | Cheapest price $164 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 04:15PM | Arrival Time 06:05PM | Duration 25h50 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $269 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 05:05PM | Arrival Time 06:20PM | Duration 25h15 | Departure days Thu | Cheapest price $216 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:00PM | Arrival Time 05:16PM | Duration 23h16 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $143 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 06:05PM | Arrival Time 06:45PM | Duration 24h40 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $145 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 09:30PM | Arrival Time 11:05PM | Duration 25h35 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $129 |
Operator FlixBus | Departure Time 11:00PM | Arrival Time 11:50PM | Duration 24h50 | Departure days Everyday | Cheapest price $135 |
Live departures
Lyon to Budapest bus times
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Budapest 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 | 11:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h10 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h20 | 10:25 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus | 11:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 21h05 | 8:10 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 0 transfersDirect | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h16 | 3:16 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h50 | 3:50 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 23h55 | 4:00 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h40 | 4:45 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 4:05 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h15 | 4:20 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h35 | 9:05 PM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 26h20 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:30 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h15 | 7:45 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 9:00 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h50 | 9:50 PM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 11:15 PM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 28h35 | 3:50 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
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FlixBus · FlixBus | 1:15 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h56 | 3:11 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 27h45 | 7:05 AM Budapest, Krisztina körút / Kosciuszkó Tádé utca | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 25h05 | 4:25 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 24h50 | 4:10 AM Budapest, Kelenföld Vasútállomás | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 27h20 | 6:40 AM Budapest, Keleti Vasútállomás (Kerepesi út) | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 3:20 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 31h15 | 10:35 AM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 6:05 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h50 | 4:55 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 29h20 | 12:20 PM Budapest, Mexikói Út M | 2 transfers | |
FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 22h45 | 5:45 AM Budapest, Népliget Autóbusz-Pályaudvar | 1 transfer | |
FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus | 7:00 AM Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) | 26h15 | 9:15 AM Budapest, Liszt Ferenc Nemzetközi Repülőtér | 2 transfers | |
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Journey information
Overview: Bus from Lyon to Budapest
Buses from Lyon to Budapest run on average 15 times per day, taking around 22h 46m. Cheap bus tickets for this journey start at $69 (€56) 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 31m.
Distance 683 miles (1100 km) |
Average bus duration 22h 46m |
Cheapest ticket price $69 (€56) |
Buses per day 15 |
Direct buses 1 |
Fastest bus 20h 31m |
First bus 12:05 AM |
Last bus 11:55 PM |
Bus providers: FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus from Lyon to BudapestYou can travel by bus between Lyon to Budapest with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus for as low as $69 (€56). When you search for schedules and tickets, Omio will show you the best journey
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FAQs: Bus from Lyon to Budapest
Find answers to the most common questions about traveling from Lyon to Budapest 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 Budapest, this guide helps you travel smarter and with confidence.

- BlaBlaCar Bus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Accessible seating options.
- FlixBus
- Assistance
- Priority boarding
- Wheelchair-accessible buses.
- Buda Castle, a historic castle complex offering panoramic views of the city and housing the Budapest History Museum
- Parliament Building, an iconic Gothic Revival structure situated on the Danube River, known for its stunning architecture and guided tours
- Fisherman's Bastion, a neo-Gothic terrace providing picturesque views of the Danube and Pest
- St. Stephen's Basilica, a grand cathedral named after Hungary's first king, featuring a beautiful interior and panoramic dome views
- Heroes' Square, a major square in Budapest noted for its iconic statues and the Millennium Monument.
- Széchenyi Thermal Bath, one of the largest and most popular thermal bath complexes in Europe
- Explore the vibrant Great Market Hall, offering a variety of local foods and crafts
- Take a scenic cruise on the Danube River, providing unique views of Budapest's landmarks
- Visit the House of Terror Museum, which commemorates the victims of the fascist and communist regimes in Hungary
- Enjoy a performance at the Hungarian State Opera House, renowned for its stunning architecture and world-class productions.
- 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 Lyon to Budapest
- 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
- 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
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