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

The cheapest way to get from Riga to Lyon is to bus via Prague which costs €45 - €75 and takes 40h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riga to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €250.

Is there a direct bus between Riga and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Riga station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Riga, Bus Station and arriving at Lyon via Berlin Airport BER. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 37h 5m.

How far is it from Riga to Lyon?

The distance between Riga and Lyon is 1831 km. The road distance is 2342.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Riga to Lyon without a car is to bus and train which takes 29h 13m and costs €210 - €600.

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

It takes approximately 7h 53m to get from Riga to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Riga to Lyon bus from?

Riga to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Riga, Bus Station.

Bus or fly from Riga to Lyon?

The best way to get from Riga to Lyon is to fly which takes 7h 53m and costs €110 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €110 - €200 and takes 37h 5m.

Where does the Riga to Lyon bus arrive?

Riga to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Berlin Airport BER station.

What is the time difference between Riga and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Riga. It is currently 2:13 PM in Riga and 1:13 PM in Lyon.

Can I drive from Riga to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Riga to Lyon is 2342 km. It takes approximately 22h 22m to drive from Riga to Lyon.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Riga to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 ways to get from Riga 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 to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RIX - LYS
7h 53m
€112–249
Bus via Prague
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Riia to Prahabus 000318
2. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
40h 30m
€46–72
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
29h 13m
€212–558
Drive 2,342.3 km
1. Drive from Riga to Lyoncar 2,342.3 km
22h 22m
€358–517
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RIX - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 58m
€128–312
Bus, train via Jelgava
1. Take the bus from Jelgava, station to Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhofbus
2. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
30h 44m
€244–587
Bus, train #2
1. Take the bus from Rīga to Karlsruhebus
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
36h 33m
€124–376
Bus
1. Take the bus from Riga, Bus Station to Berlin Airport BERbus N1324 / ...
2. Take the bus from Berlin Airport BER to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
37h 5m
€115–195

Riga to Lyon by bus, foot, and train

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29h 13mAverage Duration

€212Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,831.1 km
Duration: 7h 53m

What companies run services between Riga, Latvia and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa, LOT, and two other airlines fly from Riga International Airport (RIX) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Riga, Bus Station to Lyon via Berlin Airport BER in around 37h 5m.

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