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 £51. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 48m. 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 £51, and a train costs an average of £362.

Distance: 999 km

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21h 12m

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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.

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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.

FlixBus
16:2025h10
Manchester
17:30Lyon
£671One-way
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FlixBus
16:2025h10
Manchester
17:30Lyon
£671One-way
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FlixBus
13:0023h00
Manchester
12:00Lyon
£1471One-way
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FlixBus
01:4527h00
Manchester
04:45Lyon
£721One-way
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FlixBus
13:2023h25
Manchester
12:45Lyon
£901One-way
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FlixBus
16:0024h20
Manchester
16:20Lyon
£961One-way
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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 from Manchester to Lyon including taking a coach, flight or train.

The cheapest way to travel between Manchester and Lyon is a flight with an average price of £19.

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

Taking a flight costs £26 less than taking a coach, which average ticket prices of £45.

Taking a flight costs £367 less than taking a train, which costs on average £386 for the same trip.

The quickest way to travel to Lyon from Manchester is by flight, which takes on average 1 h 55 min   compared to other travel options that take longer:

Coach takes on average 21 h 40 min.

Taking a train requires on average 8 h 21 min of travel time.

The Manchester to Lyon distance is approximately 619 miles.

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lyon is:

  • Around 4 coaches per day.
  • 39 flights a day.
  • 6 trains a day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points when travelling from Manchester to Lyon:

  • Most travellers take a flight from Manchester Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

Omio works with many trusted partners that can help you travel the best way from Manchester to Lyon:

  • You can take a coach from Manchester to Lyon with FlixBus. Cheap tickets can be found for £45 with FlixBus from Manchester to Lyon.
  • You can go to Lyon from Manchester by plane with Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling Airlines, British Airways, easyJet, Ryanair or KLM Cityhopper. You'll see cheap plane tickets for £19 with Ryanair from Manchester to Lyon on Omio.
  • You can go to Lyon from Manchester by train with Avanti West Coast. You'll see cheap train tickets for £386 with Avanti West Coast from Manchester to Lyon on Omio.

Yes, there are direct routes from Manchester to Lyon with the following travel companies:

  • You can take a direct coach with.
  • You can travel directly by plane with.
  • You'll find direct trains with.

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

Many of our customers travelling from Manchester to Lyon don't make Lyon their final stop. Some of the destinations worth visiting after are Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva or London, either of which you could add to your Manchester and Lyon trip itinerary. Check Omio for the best and cheapest ways to travel from Lyon to any of these top destinations today!
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