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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Melbourne is to train and fly which costs $800 - $2,000 and takes 29h 11m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Melbourne is to fly which takes 25h 36m and costs $1,000 - $2,000.

How far is it from Lyon to Melbourne?

The distance between Lyon and Melbourne is 16638 km.

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

It takes approximately 25h 36m to get from Lyon to Melbourne, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Lyon and Melbourne?

Melbourne is 9h ahead of Lyon. It is currently 7:08 PM in Lyon and 4:08 AM in Melbourne.

Where can I stay near Melbourne?

There are 5388+ hotels available in Melbourne.

Lyon to Melbourne - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

How to get fromLyon to Melbourne

Travel from

See all options

Search accommodation with Expedia

There are 6 ways to get from Lyon to Melbourne by plane 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 Melbourne Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane LYS - MEL
25h 36m
$1,054–1,954
Train, train to Milano Malpensa Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Malpensa Aeroporto T1train
3. Fly from Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane MXP - MEL
29h 11m
$821–1,954
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane GVA - MEL
26h 11m
$826–1,809
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Avalon Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane LYS - AVV
2. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
36h 19m
$1,638–4,838
Train, train to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, fly to Melbourne Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Avignon Tgvtrain
2. Take the train from Avignon Tgv to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the train from Marseille-Saint-Charles to Nice-Saint-Augustintrain
4. Fly from Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE) to Melbourne Airport (MEL)plane NCE - MEL
29h 11m
$983–1,913
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Avalon Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Avalon Airport (AVV)plane GVA - AVV
3. Take the train from Lara Station to Southern Cross Stationtrain
31h 24m
$1,060–3,093

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) flights

14Weekly Planes

26h 10mAverage Duration

$1,089Cheapest Price

See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Lyon to Melbourne.

Launch map view

Distance: 16,637.8 km
Duration: 25h 36m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Melbourne, VIC, Australia?

Emirates flies from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Melbourne Airport (MEL) twice daily.

Airlines

Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around Australia

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.