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 €60 - €130 and takes 17h 14m.

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 44m and costs €85 - €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, Hauptbahnhof, Muenchen Hbf and Westbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 19m.

How far is it from Lyon to Austria?

The distance between Lyon and Austria is 953 km. The road distance is 1092.6 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 19m and costs €120 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 4h 44m 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 44m and costs €85 - €250. Alternatively, you can train via Munich, which costs €120 - €550 and takes 14h 19m, you could also bus, which costs €60 - €130 and takes 17h 14m.

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 50m to drive from Lyon to Austria.

Where can I stay near Austria?

There are 4692+ 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)LYS - VIE
4h 44m
€86–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)N882 / ...
17h 14m
€64–127
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to StrasbourgTgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart HbfIce / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf62 / ...
4. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf to Wien Westbahnhof969 / ...
14h 19m
€123–532
Drive 1,092.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Vienna1,092.6 km
11h 50m
€175–253
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Salzburg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)LYS - SZG
6h 40m
€107–249
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Graz
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Graz (GRZ)LYS - GRZ
7h 28m
€118–408
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)GVA - VIE
6h 29m
€110–342
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof
6h 17m
€118–498
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to GeneveTer
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien MeidlingRjx
14h 46m
€184–393

Lyon to Austria by train and subway

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Distance: 952.8 km
Duration: 4h 44m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Austria?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Stephansplatz via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, Muenchen Hbf, Wien Westbahnhof, and Westbahnhof in around 14h 19m.

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Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vienna International Airport

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Train from Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhof

Train from Genève to Zürich HB

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