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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Linz is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Linz is to fly and train which takes 6h 24m and costs €100 - €280.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Linz?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Linz Industriezeile. Services depart three times a week, and operate Monday, Wednesday and Saturday. The journey takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Linz?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Linz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Linz Hbf via Paris Gare De Lyon and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 40m.

How far is it from Lyon to Linz?

The distance between Lyon and Linz is 1531 km. The road distance is 946.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Linz without a car is to train via Paris which takes 12h 40m and costs €250 - €550.

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

It takes approximately 12h 40m to get from Lyon to Linz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Linz bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Linz train from?

Lyon to Linz train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Linz?

The best way to get from Lyon to Linz is to train via Paris which takes 12h 40m and costs €250 - €550. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €180 - €470 and takes 8h 48m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Lyon to Linz bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Linz train arrive?

Lyon to Linz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Linz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Linz is 947 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Lyon to Linz.

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

Book your Lyon to Linz train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Linz?

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

There are 10 ways to get from Lyon to Linz by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, plane, or train (TGV)

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train via Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Muenchen Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
12h 40m
€254–524
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Linz Industriezeilebus FlixBus 1921
15h 20m
€70–120
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Munich Central Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the train from Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 to Linz Hbftrain 961 / ...
14h 2m
€79–165
Drive 946.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Linzcar 946.7 km
9h 54m
€153–221
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Linz Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Linz Airport (LNZ)plane LYS - LNZ
8h 48m
€180–470
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 Linz Hbftrain Rjx
13h 8m
€202–466
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Vienna International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LYS - VIE
2. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
6h 24m
€109–275
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Vienna International Airport, train
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
3. Take the train from Flughafen Wien to Linz Hbftrain
8h 12m
€133–343
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 Muenchen Ost to Linz Hbftrain
8h 10m
€152–380
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LYS - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Linz Hbftrain
9h 43m
€112–329

Lyon to Linz by train

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12h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,531.5 km
Duration: 12h 40m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Linz Hbf via Paris Gare De Lyon and Muenchen Hbf Gl.5-10 in around 12h 40m. Alternatively, Air Dolomiti, DAT Danish Air Transport, and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Linz Airport (LNZ) twice daily.

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