What is the cheapest way to get from Austria to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 16h 18m.

What is the fastest way to get from Austria to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Austria to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €95 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Austria and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Austria to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Vienna Erdberg and arriving at Lyon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 17m.

Is there a direct train between Austria and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Austria to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Stephansplatz and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 53m.

How far is it from Austria to Lyon?

The distance between Austria and Lyon is 953 km. The road distance is 1094.2 km.

How do I travel from Austria to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Austria to Lyon without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 14h 53m and costs €240 - €650.

How long does it take to get from Austria to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 57m to get from Austria to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lyon bus from?

Austria to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna Erdberg station.

Where do I catch the Austria to Lyon train from?

Austria to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Austria to Lyon?

The best way to get from Austria to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 57m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Salzburg, which costs €240 - €650 and takes 14h 53m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €160 and takes 18h 17m.

Where does the Austria to Lyon bus arrive?

Austria to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Austria to Lyon train arrive?

Austria to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Austria to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Austria to Lyon is 1094 km. It takes approximately 11h 57m to drive from Austria to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1179+ hotels available in Lyon.

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Fly Vienna International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VIE - LYS
4h 57m
€97–243
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zürich HBtrain rjx 160
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
16h 18m
€67–117
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 62 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 53m
€247–642
Bus
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Lyonbus FlixBus N882 / ...
18h 17m
€87–152
Drive 1,094.2 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lyoncar 1,094.2 km
11h 57m
€180–260
Fly Salzburg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SZG - LYS
6h 20m
€139–309
Fly Graz Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GRZ - LYS
7h
€160–443
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 21m
€149–359
Fly Vienna International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 34m
€127–329
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
16h 41m
€236–547

Austria to Lyon by subway and train

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14h 53mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 4h 57m

What companies run services between Austria and Lyon, France?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Lyon Part Dieu via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 14h 53m.

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