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 €420 - €1700 and takes 31h 41m.

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 35m and costs €500 - €2300.

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 35m 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 10:41 AM in Melbourne and 12:41 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3765+ hotels available in Lyon.

Melbourne to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 8 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)plane MEL - LYS
26h 35m
€532–2,232
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MEL - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
28h 15m
€290–1,203
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane MEL - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
28h 13m
€487–1,377
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane MEL - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
31h 41m
€426–1,618
Fly to Il Caravaggio International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Il Caravaggio International Airport (BGY)plane MEL - BGY
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
31h 49m
€577–1,247
Fly to Zurich Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Zurich Airport (ZRH)plane MEL - ZRH
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain
31h
€585–1,408
Fly to Alpes–Isère Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Alpes–Isère Airport (GNB)plane MEL - GNB
2. Take the train from Grenoble to Lyon Part Dieutrain
30h 22m
€475–1,287
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane MEL - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Marseille St Charlestrain
3. Take the train from Marseille St Charles to Lyon Part Dieutrain
31h 12m
€523–1,707

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

14Weekly Planes

23h 50mAverage Duration

€534Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Melbourne to Lyon.

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Distance: 16,637.8 km
Duration: 26h 35m

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

Emirates flies from Melbourne Airport (MEL) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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