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How to get to Lyon from Glasgow

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Compare train, coach and flight for Glasgow to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from £100. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.9 - 7.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of £100, and a train costs an average of £501.

Distance: 1292 km

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£191

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£530

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6h 12m

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3h 12m

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13h 51m

Average total duration

13h 21m

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30m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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from Glasgow to Lyon

How to get to Lyon from Glasgow by train, bus, flight or ferry.

Our recommendation

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The best way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is by taking a coach because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

FlixBus
09:2033h25
Glasgow
18:45Lyon
£1091One-way
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FlixBus
09:2033h25
Glasgow
18:45Lyon
£1091One-way
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Fastest

FlixBus
06:4529h15
Glasgow
12:00Lyon
£1911One-way
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FlixBus
18:1529h40
Glasgow
23:55Lyon
£1821One-way
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FAQs: Glasgow to Lyon

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 Glasgow to Lyon.

FAQs

There are 3 travel options from Glasgow to Lyon. You can take a train, coach or flight.

The cheapest way to go to Lyon from Glasgow is by taking a coach, which costs on average £64.

This is compared to other ways of getting from Glasgow to Lyon:

A coach is £33 less than a flight for this trip with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average £98.

A coach is £471 less than a train for this journey with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average £535.

The fastest way from Glasgow to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 4 h 5 min.

There are alternative travel options to Lyon that take longer:

Getting to Lyon by coach takes 27 h 50 min on average.

Taking a train requires on average 10 h 56 min of travel time.

Lyon is approximately 800 miles away from Glasgow.

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Lyon is:

  • Around 3 coaches per day.
  • 23 flights a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route from Glasgow to Lyon as scheduled services by train, coach or flight can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points for travellers from Glasgow to Lyon:

    The following travel companies offer services from Glasgow to Lyon:

    • British Airways or KLM can take you to Lyon by plane. If searching for a good deal on flights, you can find tickets for KLM from Glasgow to Lyon for £98.
    • Avanti West Coast can take you to Lyon by train. If searching for a good deal on trains, you can find tickets for Avanti West Coast from Glasgow to Lyon for £535.

    Yes, there are direct services available from Glasgow to Lyon with the following travel companies:

    • Take a direct flight with.
    • Take a direct train with.

    Direct services tend to save you time and add more convenience in getting you to Lyon as you won't need to transfer at another stop in between, so it's worth paying attention to before booking your tickets between Glasgow and Lyon.

    Looking to extend your trip from Glasgow to Lyon? Many Omio customers who go from Glasgow to Lyon usually extend their holiday to explore other popular destinations like Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London. If you're looking to explore Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London from Lyon, let Omio find you the best connections available at an affordable price.

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