How to get to Lyon from Manchester

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Compare train, coach and flight for Manchester to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 44m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £52, and a train costs an average of £357.

Distance: 999 km

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£126

Average Price

£93

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£387

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5h 44m

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2h 44m

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21h 3m

Average total duration

20h 33m

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30m

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11h 0m

Average total duration

10h 30m

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30m

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3.0 - 6.0kg

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1.0 - 2.5kg

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from Manchester to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

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14:2022h40
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes

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FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:2022h40
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes

Fastest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:2022h40
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
14:0023h00
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:2023h30
Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East
06:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:0023h50
Manchester, Shudehill Interchange
06:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gherlan)
£881One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Manchester 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 Manchester to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Manchester and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lyon is a flight with an average price of £19.

This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lyon:

A flight is £33 less than a coach for this route with tickets for a coach from Manchester to Lyon costing on average £52.

A flight is £337 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lyon costing on average £357.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 50m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 21m.

Coach takes on average 22h 40m.

The Manchester to Lyon distance is approximately 999 km.
The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lyon is:
  • Around 39 flights per day.
  • Around 7 coaches per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Manchester to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Manchester to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with Jet2.com, Brussels Airlines, Ryanair, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Vueling Airlines, easyJet, British Airways, Eurowings to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.
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