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

The cheapest way to get from Helsinki to Lyon is to fly which costs €100 - €280 and takes 8h 29m.

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 29m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Helsinki and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Helsinki station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Helsinki, Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Warsaw, Bus Station West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 47h 5m.

How far is it from Helsinki to Lyon?

The distance between Helsinki and Lyon is 2128 km. The road distance is 3905.4 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 ferry and bus and train which takes 37h 39m and costs €230 - €700.

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

It takes approximately 8h 29m 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, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Helsinki to Lyon?

The best way to get from Helsinki to Lyon is to fly which takes 8h 29m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can Bus, which costs €140 - €280 and takes 47h 5m.

Where does the Helsinki to Lyon bus arrive?

Helsinki to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Warsaw Bus Station West.

What is the time difference between Helsinki and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Helsinki. It is currently 6:55 AM in Helsinki and 5:55 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Helsinki to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Helsinki to Lyon is 3905 km. It takes approximately 40h 58m 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 3686+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 10 ways to get from Helsinki to Lyon by plane, ferry, bus, train, night train, car, 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)HEL - LYS
8h 29m
€108–278
Ferry, bus, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Berlin Airport BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
37h 39m
€234–664
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Harbour Terminal 2 to Kaunas, Bus Station
2. Take the train from Kaunas to Kraków Główny
3. Take the train from Krakow Glowny to Berlin Ostbahnhof
4. Take the train from S Ostbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof
5. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu
46h 7m
€238–639
Ferry, night train, train
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Stockholm
2. Take the night train from Stockholm Centralstation to Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof305
3. Take the train from Innsbruck Hauptbahnhof to Zuerich HbRjx
4. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
5. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
2d 10h
€340–541
Ferry to Lennart Meri International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the ferry from Helsinki to Tallinn
2. Fly from Lennart Meri International Airport (TLL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)TLL - LYS
10h 12m
€118–310
Fly Helsinki Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)HEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 14m
€121–272
Bus
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Warsaw Bus Station West
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Lyon
47h 5m
€144–274
Bus via Tallinn
1. Take the bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D
2. Take the bus from Tallinn, Harbour Terminal D to Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
3. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to Lyon
2d
€186–349
Drive 3,905.4 km
1. Drive from Helsinki to Lyon3,905.4 km
40h 58m
€701–1,012
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Helsinki to Hamburg Hbf
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Hbf to Fulda
3. Drive from Fulda to Lyon
40h 47m
€707–1,015

Helsinki to Lyon by ferry, foot, bus, and train

6Weekly Services

37h 39mAverage Duration

€234Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Helsinki to Lyon.

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Distance: 2,128.1 km
Duration: 8h 29m

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

Lufthansa and Finnair fly from Helsinki Airport (HEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Helsinki, Bus Station to Lyon via Warsaw Bus Station West and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 47h 5m.

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