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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €110 - €320 and takes 9h 13m.

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

The fastest way to get from Helsinki to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 and arriving at Lyon via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 44h 45m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Lyon?

The distance between Helsinki and Lyon is 2126 km. The road distance is 3905.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lyon without a car is to bus and train via Ełk which takes 36h 40m and costs €360 - €850.

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

It takes approximately 8h 3m to get from Helsinki to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Helsinki to Lyon bus from?

Helsinki to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Lyon?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 3m and costs €110 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €180 - €330 and takes 44h 45m.

Where does the Helsinki to Lyon bus arrive?

Helsinki to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 8:08 AM in Helsinki and 7:08 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Lyon is 3906 km. It takes approximately 41h 12m to drive from Helsinki to Lyon.

How do I get a bus ticket from Helsinki to Lyon?

Book your Helsinki to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3788+ hotels available in Lyon.

Helsinki to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and ferry

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Lyon by plane, bus, train, car, ferry, or car train

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

Fly Helsinki Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HEL - LYS
8h 3m
€113–289
Fly Helsinki Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane HEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 13m
€111–320
Bus, train via Ełk
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Elk, Dabrowskiego - Bus station 01 and Railway station 02bus
2. Take the train from Elk to Poznan Glownytrain Ic
3. Take the train from Poznan Glowny to Berlin Gesundbrunnentrain Eic / ...
4. Take the train from S+U Gesundbrunnen Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
5. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
36h 40m
€365–823
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
37h 31m
€299–666
Drive 3,905.5 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Lyoncar 3,905.5 km
41h 12m
€716–1,035
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinnferry
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane TLL - LYS
10h 12m
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus N1206
2. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
44h 45m
€187–322
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Hamburg, Zentraler Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from Hamburg Hbf to Basel SBBtrain 20 / ...
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
4. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
5. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
46h 21m
€367–854
Bus via Katowice
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Tallinn to Katowicebus
3. Take the bus from Katowice to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
4. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
2d 12h
€207–441
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Lyoncar
40h 59m
€718–1,041

Helsinki to Lyon by bus and train

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36h 40mAverage Duration

€365Cheapest Price

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Distance: 2,125.5 km
Duration: 8h 3m

What companies run services between Helsinki, Finland and Lyon, France?

Scandinavian Airlines, Lufthansa, and two other airlines fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Lyon via Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof in around 44h 45m.

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