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

The cheapest way to get from Melbourne to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €440 - €1200 and takes 27h 56m.

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

The fastest way to get from Melbourne to Lyon is to fly which takes 26h 10m and costs €500 - €1100.

How far is it from Melbourne to Lyon?

The distance between Melbourne and Lyon is 16638 km.

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

It takes approximately 26h 10m to get from Melbourne to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Melbourne and Lyon?

Lyon is 10h behind Melbourne. It is currently 9:47 PM in Melbourne and 11:47 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Melbourne to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Melbourne to Lyon 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MEL - LYS
26h 10m
€525–1,025
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)MEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
28h 10m
€438–849
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)MEL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Lyon Part Dieu
30h 33m
€556–1,426
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)MEL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieu
27h 56m
€440–1,120
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)MEL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centrale
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
31h 43m
€454–1,265
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)MEL - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieu
31h 51m
€495–1,485
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)MEL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhouse
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu
31h
€508–1,274

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

20Weekly Planes

25hAverage Duration

€455Cheapest Price

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Distance: 16,637.8 km
Duration: 26h 10m

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

Emirates, Thai Airways International, and Lufthansa fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

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