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 €180 - €390 and takes 17h 47m.

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

The fastest way to get from Riyadh to Lyon is to fly and train which takes 13h 15m and costs €240 - €550.

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 13h 17m to get from Riyadh to Lyon, including transfers.

What is the time difference between Riyadh and Lyon?

Lyon is 2h behind Riyadh. It is currently 11:54 AM in Riyadh and 9:54 AM in Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Riyadh to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, and plane

There are 6 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
13h 17m
€207–369
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 27m
€133–456
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
17h 37m
€440–1,189
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 47m
€182–385
Fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane RUH - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain
16h 23m
€141–360
Fly to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train
1. Fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane RUH - CDG
2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieutrain
13h 15m
€242–534

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

9Weekly Planes

12h 26mAverage Duration

€127Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

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Distance: 4,418.2 km
Duration: 13h 17m

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

Lufthansa, Aegean Airlines, and five other airlines fly from Riyadh (RUH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) once daily.

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