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Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £122 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 25m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.3 - 3.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £122, while a flight costs an average of £323.
Distance: 1265 km
Most popular Flight | Coach | Driving |
|---|---|---|
£323 Average Price | £122 Average Price Cheapest | £220 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 25m Average total duration Fastest 3h 25m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 26h 38m Average total duration 26h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 16h 23m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.8 - 7.6kg CO2 emissions | 1.3 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular airline |  Most popular bus company | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | Direct Options | Direct Options |
Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lyon:
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average £323.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 26h 38m.
You'll arrive about 12h 58m sooner (3h 25m by flight vs 16h 23m by car). Tickets start at around £323 compared to roughly £220 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 Edinburgh by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Edinburgh 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.
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This is compared to other travel options from Edinburgh to Lyon:
A coach is £201 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average £323.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Coach takes on average 26h 38m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh and Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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