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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 29m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £116, while a flight costs an average of £424.
Distance: 1229 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Train | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£424 Average Price | £116 Average Price Cheapest | £278 Average Price | £264 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 29m Average total duration Fastest 3h 29m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 23m Average total duration 25h 53m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 16m Average total duration 15h 46m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 43m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular train company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lyon:
A coach is £162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average £278.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average £424.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 16m.
Coach takes on average 26h 23m.
You'll arrive about 13h 14m sooner (3h 29m by flight vs 16h 43m by car). Tickets start at around £424 compared to roughly £264 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
How to get to Lyon from Copenhagen by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
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The most popular day trips by bus from Lyon are Grenoble, Paris, Avignon, Saint-Étienne and Annecy. Find out what you can do in these day trip destinations and how to book your bus from Lyon on Omio.
Grenoble is an Alpine city known for its universities, research centres and lively student life. Set between three mountain ranges, it combines a compact old town with a practical, outdoors-focused character.
Paris is known for elegant streets, major museums and a cultural identity shaped by art, fashion and café life. Along the Seine, grand landmarks sit beside neighbourhoods that still feel local and lived in.
Avignon is a historic Provençal city on the Rhône, known for the Palais des Papes and the Pont d’Avignon. Its walled centre blends medieval grandeur with busy squares, cafés and a strong theatre culture, especially during the Festival d’Avignon.
Saint-Étienne is known for its industrial heritage, design scene and deep football culture. Former mining and manufacturing districts sit alongside student life, modern cultural venues and quick access to the Pilat countryside.
Annecy is known for its old town, winding canals and the deep blue waters of Lake Annecy. With Alpine scenery framing medieval streets, it feels both elegant and relaxed.
Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Copenhagen to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Copenhagen to Lyon:
A coach is £162 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average £278.
A coach is £309 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average £424.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 16h 16m.
Coach takes on average 26h 23m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Copenhagen and Lyon as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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