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

The cheapest way to get from Linz to Lyon is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Linz to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 11m and costs €95 - €260.

Is there a direct bus between Linz and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Linz Industriezeile and arriving at Lyon. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 14h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Linz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Linz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Linz Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via München Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 18m.

How far is it from Linz to Lyon?

The distance between Linz and Lyon is 779 km. The road distance is 948.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Linz to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 12h 18m and costs €180 - €490.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Linz to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lyon bus from?

Linz to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Linz Industriezeile station.

Where do I catch the Linz to Lyon train from?

Linz to Lyon train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), depart from Linz Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Linz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Linz to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €140 - €600. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €180 - €490 and takes 12h 18m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 14h 55m.

Where does the Linz to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Linz to Lyon train arrive?

Linz to Lyon train services, operated by Hungarian Railways (MÁV), arrive at Muenchen Hbf station.

Can I drive from Linz to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Linz to Lyon is 949 km. It takes approximately 9h 53m to drive from Linz to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Linz to Lyon?

Book your Linz to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Linz 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 from Linz Airport
best
1. Fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LNZ - LYS
6h 56m
€149–569
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Linz Industriezeile to Lyonbus FlixBus 1921
14h 55m
€70–120
Train
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Hbftrain Rjx
2. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
12h 18m
€182–489
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to München Osttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
14h 25m
€110–177
Drive 948.7 km
1. Drive from Linz to Lyoncar 948.7 km
9h 53m
€152–219
Train to Vienna International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Flughafen Wientrain
2. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VIE - LYS
6h 11m
€99–255
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
7h 43m
€146–367
Train to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
8h 52m
€114–317
Train, bus via Zurich
1. Take the train from Linz Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the bus from Geneva to Lyonbus
12h 59m
€182–410

Linz to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

12h 18mAverage Duration

€182Cheapest Price

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Distance: 779.3 km
Duration: 6h 56m

What companies run services between Linz, Austria and Lyon, France?

DAT Danish Air Transport, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Linz Airport (LNZ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Linz Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Muenchen Hbf, München Hbf, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 12h 18m.

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