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How to get fromLyon to Bratislavaby plane, bus, train (TGV), car, train or car train

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There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Bratislava by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, train, or car train

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  1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, bus

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    1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane LYS - VIE
    2. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    5h 23m
    €82–226

  2. Bus

    cheapest
    1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivybus bus N882
    18h 25m
    €50–85

  3. Train via Dijon

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Dijon Villetrain train Tgv
    2. Take the train from Dijon Ville to Zuerich Hbtrain train Tgv
    3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train Rjx
    14h 50m
    €180–324

  4. Drive 1,179.7 km

    1. Drive from Lyon to Bratislavacar car 1,179.7 km
    12h 11m
    €177–256

  5. Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, bus

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train
    2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane plane GVA - VIE
    3. Take the bus from Vienna International Airport to Bratislavabus bus
    7h 8m
    €106–283

  6. Train

    1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain train Ter
    2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain train Ic1 / ...
    3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Bratislava-Petrzalkatrain train Rjx
    15h 17m
    €191–333

  7. Drive, car train

    1. Drive from Lyon to München Ostcar car
    2. Take the car train from München Ost to Salzburg Hbfcartrain train
    3. Drive from Salzburg Hbf to Bratislavacar car
    11h 58m
    €253–351

Lyon to Bratislava by train

Calendar7Weekly Trains
Duration14h 50mAverage Duration
Ticket€180Cheapest Price
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What companies run services between Lyon, France and Bratislava, Slovakia?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bratislava-Petrzalka via Dijon Ville and Zuerich Hb in around 14h 50m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bratislava, Autobusová stanica Mlynské Nivy 5 times a week. Tickets cost €50–85 and the journey takes 18h 25m.

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