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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Austria is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 19m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Austria?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Austria. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Stephansplatz via Genève, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf and Mitte-Landstraße. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 34m.

How far is it from Lyon to Austria?

The distance between Lyon and Austria is 953 km. The road distance is 1115.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Austria without a car is to train which takes 14h 34m and costs €220 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 46m to get from Lyon to Austria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Austria train from?

Lyon to Austria train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Austria?

The best way to get from Lyon to Austria is to fly which takes 4h 46m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €220 - €410 and takes 14h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Austria train arrive?

Lyon to Austria train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Austria is 1115 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Lyon to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4729+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Austria by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vienna International Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LYS - VIE
4h 46m
€81–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
17h 19m
€74–123
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
14h 34m
€221–403
Drive 1,115.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Viennacar 1,115.2 km
11h 21m
€179–258
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LYS - SZG
6h 30m
€97–259
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane LYS - GRZ
7h 43m
€148–418
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
6h 31m
€114–316
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 9m
€129–313
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
14h 57m
€222–524

Lyon to Austria by train and subway

41Weekly Services

14h 34mAverage Duration

€221Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 4h 46m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Stephansplatz via Genève, Zürich HB, Zuerich Hb, Wien Hbf, Wien Mitte, and Mitte-Landstraße in around 14h 34m.

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