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 1 200 Kč - 2 300 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 1 600 Kč - 4 900 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 Genève and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 55m.

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 14h 23m and costs 3 200 Kč - 9 500 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 TGV inOui, 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 1 600 Kč - 4 900 Kč. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs 1 200 Kč - 2 300 Kč and takes 14h 40m, you could also train, which costs 3 800 Kč - 10 000 Kč and takes 15h 18m.

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 TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf 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 4039+ hotels available in Prague.

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

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

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 1,612–4,834
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Praguebus N1759
14h 40m
Kč 1,200–2,300
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain 50 / ...
4. Take the bus from Dresden Bayrische Strasse to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
14h 23m
Kč 3,293–9,452
Train, night 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 night train from Zuerich Hb to Praha Hlavni Nadrazinighttrain En
19h 55m
Kč 7,020–10,748
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 32m
Kč 1,748–5,813
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbftrain 61
3. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Schwandorftrain
4. Take the train from Schwandorf to Praha Hlavni Nadrazitrain Re
15h 18m
Kč 3,867–9,850
Drive 1,055.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Praguecar 1,055.3 km
9h 37m
Kč 3,886–5,613

Lyon to Prague by train and bus

11Weekly Services

14h 23mAverage Duration

Kč 3,293Cheapest 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 Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Prague once daily. Tickets cost Kč 1,200–2,000 and the journey takes 14h 40m. Two other operators also service this route.

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