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How to get fromPrague to Lyonby plane, bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from Prague to Lyon by plane, bus, train (TGV), car, or train

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  1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague

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    1. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane PRG - LYS
    4h 58m
    €68–220

  2. Bus

    1. Take the bus from Prague to Lyonbus bus N1759 / ...
    15h 40m
    €70–150

  3. Train

    1. Take the train from Praha Hlavni Nadrazi to Schwandorftrain train Ec
    2. Take the train from Schwandorf to Nürnberg Hbftrain train
    3. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain train Re
    4. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain train 83
    5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Perrachetrain train Tgv
    15h 54m
    €225–358

  4. Drive  1,053.3 km

    1. Drive from Prague to Lyoncar car 1,053.3 km
    9h 48m
    €200–288

  5. Train to Dresden Airport, fly

    1. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain train
    2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane DRS - LYS
    8h 38m
    €192–556

Prague to Lyon by bus

Calendar9Weekly Buses
Duration15h 40mAverage Duration
Ticket€70Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 875 km
  • Duration: 4h 58m

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 €95–150 and the journey takes 15h 40m. RegioJet also services this route twice a week.

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