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

The cheapest way to get from Austria to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €70 and takes 18h 17m.

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 5h and costs €85 - €260.

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 Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 3m.

How far is it from Austria to Lyon?

The distance between Austria and Lyon is 953 km. The road distance is 1117.8 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 which takes 15h 3m and costs €130 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 5h to get from Austria to Lyon, including transfers.

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 5h and costs €85 - €260. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €130 - €490 and takes 15h 3m, you could also bus, which costs €45 - €70 and takes 18h 17m.

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 1118 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Austria to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3714+ hotels available in Lyon.

Austria to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Austria to Lyon by plane, train, bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

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
5h
€85–252
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Lyonbus N882 / ...
18h 17m
€47–67
Train
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 Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
15h 3m
€139–487
Drive 1,117.8 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lyoncar 1,117.8 km
11h 21m
€181–261
Fly Salzburg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SZG - LYS
6h 30m
€108–258
Fly Graz Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Graz Airport (GRZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane GRZ - LYS
7h 21m
€148–428
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 17m
€118–298
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
8h
€124–311
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Wien Meidling to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhoftrain Rjx
2. Take the bus from Innsbruck to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
20h 3m
€117–232

Austria to Lyon by subway and train

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15h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 5h

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) once daily. Alternatively, you can take a subway from Stephansplatz to Lyon Part Dieu via Westbahnhof, Wien Westbahnhof, Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 15h 3m.

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