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

The cheapest way to get from Riyadh to Lyon is to fly and train which costs €240 - €600 and takes 13h 32m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Lyon is to fly which takes 12h 17m and costs €280 - €850.

How far is it from Riyadh to Lyon?

The distance between Riyadh and Lyon is 4418 km.

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

It takes approximately 12h 17m to get from Riyadh to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lyon?

Lyon is 1h behind Riyadh. It is currently 1:12 PM in Riyadh and 12:12 PM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4109+ hotels available in Lyon.

Riyadh to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 5 ways to get from Riyadh 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 Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane RUH - LYS
12h 17m
€288–820
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
cheapest
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane RUH - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 32m
€246–576
Fly to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane RUH - CFE
2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain
16h 10m
€640–2,689
Fly to Turin Caselle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Turin Caselle Airport (TRN)plane RUH - TRN
2. Take the train from Torino Porta Susa to Lyon Part Dieutrain
17h 22m
€289–923
Fly to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport, train
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Nice Côte D'Azur International Airport (NCE)plane RUH - NCE
2. Take the train from Antibes to Lyon Part Dieutrain
15h 20m
€339–899

Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

14Weekly Planes

9h 59mAverage Duration

€232Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,418.2 km
Duration: 12h 17m

What companies run services between Riyadh, Saudi Arabia and Lyon, France?

Saudia, Aegean Airlines, and four other airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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