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

The cheapest way to get from Vienna to Lyon is to bus which costs €90 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Vienna to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Vienna and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arriving at Lyon. Services depart four times a week, and operate Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday. The journey takes approximately 17h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Vienna and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Vienna to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Wien Westbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 40m.

How far is it from Vienna to Lyon?

The distance between Vienna and Lyon is 951 km. The road distance is 1116.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Vienna to Lyon without a car is to train via Stuttgart which takes 13h 40m and costs €250 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 4h 51m to get from Vienna to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Lyon bus from?

Vienna to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) station.

Where do I catch the Vienna to Lyon train from?

Vienna to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Wien Westbahnhof station.

Train, bus or fly from Vienna to Lyon?

The best way to get from Vienna to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 51m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can train via Stuttgart, which costs €250 - €440 and takes 13h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €90 - €140 and takes 17h 5m.

Where does the Vienna to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Vienna to Lyon train arrive?

Vienna to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Lyon is 1117 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Vienna to Lyon.

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

Book your Vienna to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

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Fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane VIE - LYS
4h 51m
€100–302
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to Lyonbus 3909
17h 5m
€90–140
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 40m
€256–431
Drive 1,116.9 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lyoncar 1,116.9 km
11h 23m
€188–271
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 4m
€132–324
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich Hbtrain Rjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
15h 12m
€229–345
Bus via Stephansplatz
1. Take the bus from Vienna Erdberg to Lyonbus FlixBus N882 / ...
18h 17m
€97–152

Vienna to Lyon by train

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Distance: 951.2 km
Duration: 4h 51m

What companies run services between Vienna, Austria and Lyon, France?

Austrian Airlines and Lufthansa fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Wien Westbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 13h 40m.

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