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 €65 - €130 and takes 17h.

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 56m and costs €80 - €240.

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 once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h.

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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 39m.

How far is it from Vienna to Lyon?

The distance between Vienna and Lyon is 952 km. The road distance is 1092.6 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 Salzburg which takes 13h 39m and costs €130 - €500.

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

It takes approximately 4h 56m 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 56m and costs €80 - €240. Alternatively, you can train via Salzburg, which costs €130 - €500 and takes 13h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €65 - €130 and takes 17h.

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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Vienna to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Vienna to Lyon is 1093 km. It takes approximately 11h 54m 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 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

Vienna to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 6 ways to get from Vienna to Lyon by plane, train, bus, 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 Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)VIE - LYS
4h 56m
€84–240
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) to LyonN882 / ...
17h
€65–130
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Wien Westbahnhof to Salzburg HauptbahnhofDrf / ...
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbf90 / ...
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
13h 39m
€138–499
Drive 1,092.6 km
1. Drive from Vienna to Lyon1,092.6 km
11h 54m
€175–253
Fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Vienna International Airport (VIE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)VIE - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 31m
€107–254
Train
1. Take the train from Wien Hbf to Zuerich HbRjx
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to GenèveIc1 / ...
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
14h 41m
€185–299

Vienna to Lyon by train

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13h 39mAverage Duration

€138Cheapest Price

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Distance: 951.7 km
Duration: 4h 56m

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 Salzburg Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 13h 39m.

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