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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to bus which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €240.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Wien Hbf via Genève and Zuerich Hb. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 21m.

How far is it from Lyon to Vienna?

The distance between Lyon and Vienna is 952 km. The road distance is 1115.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Vienna without a car is to train which takes 14h 21m and costs €210 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 42m to get from Lyon to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vienna bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vienna train from?

Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Vienna?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 42m and costs €75 - €240. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €210 - €500 and takes 14h 21m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €130 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Vienna bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Vienna train arrive?

Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Geneve station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vienna is 1115 km. It takes approximately 11h 21m to drive from Lyon to Vienna.

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

Book your Lyon to Vienna train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Vienna by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, 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 from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LYS - VIE
4h 42m
€78–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
17h 10m
€70–130
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 Wien Hbftrain Rjx
14h 21m
€218–498
Drive 1,115.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Viennacar 1,115.2 km
11h 21m
€181–262
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
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
6h 27m
€98–289
Train via Munich
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 42 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
14h 47m
€222–443
Bus via Courmayeur
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Courmayeurbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Courmayeur to Vienna - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
22h 24m
€89–162

Lyon to Vienna by train

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14h 21mAverage Duration

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Distance: 951.6 km
Duration: 4h 42m

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

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, and Lufthansa City fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Wien Hbf via Genève, Zürich HB, and Zuerich Hb in around 14h 21m.

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