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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Prague is to bus which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 400 Kč and takes 14h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs 1 700 Kč - 4 800 Kč.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Prague?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Prague. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Prague?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Prague. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Praha Hlavni Nadrazi via Frankfurt, Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 38m.

How far is it from Lyon to Prague?

The distance between Lyon and Prague is 876 km. The road distance is 1055.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Prague without a car is to train and bus which takes 13h 38m and costs 3 600 Kč - 7 000 Kč.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m to get from Lyon to Prague, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Prague bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Prague train from?

Lyon to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Prague?

The best way to get from Lyon to Prague is to fly which takes 4h 47m and costs 1 700 Kč - 4 800 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 000 Kč - 2 400 Kč and takes 14h 40m, you could also train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs 5 000 Kč - 6 500 Kč and takes 14h 38m.

Where does the Lyon to Prague bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Prague train arrive?

Lyon to Prague train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Prague?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Prague is 1055 km. It takes approximately 9h 37m to drive from Lyon to Prague.

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

Book your Lyon to Prague train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Prague bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Prague?

There are 4044+ hotels available in Prague.

Lyon to Prague - 7 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Prague by plane, train, bus, car, 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.

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LYS - PRG
4h 47m
Kč 1,712–4,734
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Praguebus N1759
14h 40m
Kč 1,000–2,400
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50
3. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 060 / ...
13h 38m
Kč 3,685–6,540
Drive 1,055.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Praguecar 1,055.3 km
9h 37m
Kč 3,933–5,681
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane GVA - PRG
6h 27m
Kč 1,699–7,180
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
4. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
14h 38m
Kč 5,015–6,490
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 Zürich HB to Praha hl. n.train Ec
19h 45m
Kč 8,421–17,515

Lyon to Prague by train and bus

4Weekly Services

13h 38mAverage Duration

Kč 3,685Cheapest Price

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Distance: 876.3 km
Duration: 4h 47m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Prague, Czechia?

Volotea, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Prague 5 times a week. Tickets cost Kč 1,000–1,600 and the journey takes 14h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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