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

The cheapest way to get from Moscow to Lyon is to bus via Prague which costs €120 - €220 and takes 2 days 3h.

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

The fastest way to get from Moscow to Lyon is to fly which takes 11h 54m and costs €250 - €850.

Is there a direct bus between Moscow and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Moscow to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya and arriving at Lyon - Perrache Bus Station via Minsk Central Bus Station and Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 2 days 3h.

How far is it from Moscow to Lyon?

The distance between Moscow and Lyon is 2546 km. The road distance is 2937.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Moscow to Lyon without a car is to train and bus which takes 39h 10m and costs €180 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 11h 54m to get from Moscow to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Moscow to Lyon bus from?

Moscow to Lyon bus services, operated by Visit Tour, depart from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya station.

Bus or fly from Moscow to Lyon?

The best way to get from Moscow to Lyon is to fly which takes 11h 54m and costs €250 - €850. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 46h 13m.

Where does the Moscow to Lyon bus arrive?

Moscow to Lyon bus services, operated by Visit Tour, arrive at Minsk Central Bus Station.

What is the time difference between Moscow and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Moscow. It is currently 9:38 AM in Moscow and 7:38 AM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Moscow to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Moscow to Lyon is 2937 km. It takes approximately 29h 24m to drive from Moscow to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Moscow to Lyon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Moscow to Lyon by plane, train, bus, car, or car 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 Moscow Vnukovo to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)VKO - LYS
11h 54m
€256–818
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Moscow Novoyasnevskaya to Minsk Central Bus Station
2. Take the bus from Minsk Central Bus Station to Praha, ÚAN Florenc
3. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
2d 3h
€124–212
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest C
2. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
39h 10m
€182–585
Bus
1. Take the bus from Moscow, International Bus Station to Warsaw WestMoscow/Warsaw
2. Take the bus from Warsaw, Bus Station West to LyonN1326
46h 13m
€147–302
Drive 2,937.4 km
1. Drive from Moscow to Lyon2,937.4 km
29h 24m
€447–646
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)SVO - LYS
12h 4m
€349–1,120
Fly Sheremetyevo International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Sheremetyevo International Airport (SVO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)SVO - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
13h 4m
€402–794
Fly Moscow Vnukovo to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)VKO - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
14h 44m
€219–452
Train, bus via Reinickendorf
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest C
2. Take the bus from Brest Bus station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof
3. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
39h 17m
€221–523
Train, bus #2
1. Take the train from Moskva Belorusskaia to Brest C
2. Take the train from Terespol to Lublin GlownyR
3. Take the bus from Lublin, Bus Station Lublin to Lyon
2d 2h
€205–352
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Moscow to Hamburg Altona
2. Take the car train from Hamburg Altona to Lörrach Hbf
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyon
37h 3m
€443–1,304

Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

33Weekly Planes

10h 13mAverage Duration

€175Cheapest Price

See schedules

Questions & Answers

Launch map view

Distance: 2,546.1 km
Duration: 11h 54m

What companies run services between Moscow, Russia and Lyon, France?

Turkish Airlines, AJet, and two other airlines fly from Moscow Vnukovo (VKO) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Метро «Библиотека имени Ленина» to Lyon via Метро «Тропарёво», Troparevo, Salaryevo, Moscow, International Bus Station, Warsaw West, and Warsaw, Bus Station West in around 46h 13m.

Airlines

Train operators

Bus operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.