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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Villach is to bus which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Villach is to fly and train which takes 7h 54m and costs €180 - €550.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Villach?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Villach Bus Station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 16h.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Villach?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Villach. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Villach?

The distance between Lyon and Villach is 943 km. The road distance is 929.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Villach without a car is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €120 - €210.

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

It takes approximately 12h 11m to get from Lyon to Villach, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Villach bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Villach train from?

Lyon to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Villach?

The best way to get from Lyon to Villach is to train which takes 12h 11m and costs €120 - €210. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €120 and takes 16h.

Where does the Lyon to Villach bus arrive?

Lyon to Villach bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Villach Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Villach train arrive?

Lyon to Villach train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Villach?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Villach is 929 km. It takes approximately 8h 55m to drive from Lyon to Villach.

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

Book your Lyon to Villach train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Villach?

There are 2688+ hotels available in Villach.

Lyon to Villach - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Villach by train (Trenitalia), bus, train, night train, car, plane, or shuttle

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Venezia Mestretrain
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain Rjx
12h 11m
€120–209
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Villach Bus Stationbus FlixBus N953
16h
€70–120
Train, night train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the night train from St. Gallen(Ch) to Villach Hbfnighttrain En / ...
15h 20m
€347–985
Drive 929.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Villachcar 929.2 km
8h 55m
€153–221
Fly to Ljubljana, shuttle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Ljubljana (LJU)plane LYS - LJU
2. Take a shuttle bus from Zgornji Brnik, Letališče Jožeta Pučnika Ljubljana to Klagenfurt - Hauptbahnhofshuttle
9h 20m
€240–566
Fly to Graz Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Graz Airport (GRZ)plane LYS - GRZ
2. Take the train from Graz Hbf to Villach Hbftrain
7h 54m
€186–535
Fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Villach Hbftrain
8h 31m
€93–268
Fly 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 Ostbahnhof to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Villach Hbftrain
9h 32m
€178–516

Lyon to Villach by train

14Weekly Trains

12h 11mAverage Duration

€120Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 943.3 km
Duration: 12h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Villach Hbf via Milano Centrale and Venezia Mestre in around 12h 11m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Villach Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €70–120 and the journey takes 16h.

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