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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Austria is to bus and train which costs €65 - €120 and takes 15h 21m.

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 45m and costs €95 - €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 Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 2m.

How far is it from Lyon to Austria?

The distance between Lyon and Austria is 953 km. The road distance is 1092.7 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 via Munich which takes 14h 2m and costs €260 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 4h 45m 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 TGV inOui, 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 45m and costs €95 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €260 - €600 and takes 14h 2m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 19m.

Where does the Lyon to Austria train arrive?

Lyon to Austria train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Austria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Austria is 1093 km. It takes approximately 11h 56m to drive from Lyon to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4743+ hotels available in Austria.

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

There are 10 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 45m
€98–244
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquaibus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Wien Hbftrain rjx 167
15h 21m
€70–117
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Wien Westbahnhoftrain 961 / ...
14h 2m
€262–563
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
17h 19m
€87–140
Drive 1,092.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Viennacar 1,092.7 km
11h 56m
€180–260
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LYS - SZG
6h 25m
€138–320
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Graz Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane LYS - GRZ
6h 35m
€160–442
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 35m
€121–291
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 31m
€158–416
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 36m
€230–509

Lyon to Austria by train and subway

54Weekly Services

14h 2mAverage Duration

€262Cheapest Price

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 4h 45m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Stephansplatz via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 14h 2m.

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