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

The cheapest way to get from Prague to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €130 and takes 14h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Prague to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €190.

Is there a direct bus between Prague and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Prague and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 14h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Prague and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Prague to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Dresden Hauptbahnhof, Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 2m.

How far is it from Prague to Lyon?

The distance between Prague and Lyon is 875 km. The road distance is 1053.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Prague to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 14h 35m and costs €55 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 4h 59m to get from Prague to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Prague to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Prague to Lyon train from?

Prague to Lyon train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, depart from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi station.

Train, bus or fly from Prague to Lyon?

The best way to get from Prague to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 59m and costs €70 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €130 and takes 14h 35m, you could also train, which costs €160 - €500 and takes 15h 2m.

Where does the Prague to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Prague to Lyon train arrive?

Prague to Lyon train services, operated by ÖBB EuroCity, arrive at Dresden Hbf station.

Can I drive from Prague to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Prague to Lyon is 1053 km. It takes approximately 9h 41m to drive from Prague to Lyon.

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

Book your Prague to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Prague to Lyon by plane, bus, train, or car

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

Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PRG - LYS
4h 59m
€71–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Prague to LyonN1759
14h 35m
€55–130
Train
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden HbfEc
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbf50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
15h 2m
€163–499
Drive 1,053.4 km
1. Drive from Prague to Lyon1,053.4 km
9h 41m
€161–232
Fly Václav Havel Airport Prague to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)PRG - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 39m
€64–201
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Dresden Hbf
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DRS - LYS
9h 7m
€160–384
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to FreisingEc
2. Take the bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Lyon Perrache Bus StationRegioJet 95
17h 37m
€118–164

Prague to Lyon by bus

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14h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 875 km
Duration: 4h 59m

What companies run services between Prague, Czechia and Lyon, France?

Volotea, easyJet, and three other airlines fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Prague to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €55–130 and the journey takes 14h 35m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 4 times a week.

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