How to get to Lyon from Salzburg

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Compare train, coach and flight for Salzburg to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the coach as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the coach with prices starting from £30. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the coach is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £30, and a flight costs an average of £115.

Distance: 664 km

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Train

£59

Average Price

Cheapest

£335

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£106

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14h 48m

Average total duration

14h 18m

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30m

Additional time*

5h 22m

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2h 22m

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3h 0m

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9h 59m

Average total duration

9h 29m

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30m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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from Salzburg to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
17:3515h30
Salzburg, P+R Süd
09:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
£691One-way
1 change

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
17:3515h30
Salzburg, P+R Süd
09:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
£691One-way
1 change

Fastest

LufthansaLH1103 · LH1076
10:353h15
Salzburg Airport
13:50Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£4831One-way
1 change

Other options

Deutsche Bahn27970+Bayerische Regiobahn79020+Deutsche BahnICE 518+TGVTGV 9580
09:0810h50
Salzburg Hbf
19:58Lyon Part Dieu
£1531One-way
3 changes
Bayerische Regiobahn79020+Deutsche BahnICE 518+TGVTGV 9580
09:0510h53
Salzburg Hbf
19:58Lyon Part Dieu
£1531One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
21:4016h20
Salzburg, P+R Süd
14:00Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
£691One-way
1 change
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
06:0515h35
Salzburg, P+R Süd
21:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
£721One-way
2 changes
FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:1020h05
Salzburg, P+R Süd
08:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
£761One-way
1 change
BA EuroflyerBA2625+British AirwaysBA314+TGV INOUI5124
11:1010h50
Salzburg Airport
22:00Lyon Part Dieu
£3551One-way
2 changes
BA EuroflyerBA2625+British AirwaysBA314+TGV INOUI9844
11:1010h50
Salzburg Airport
22:00Lyon Part Dieu
£3551One-way
2 changes
Eurowings OS8727+LufthansaLH2013+Lufthansa CitylineLH2250
09:108h30
Salzburg Airport
17:40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
£4161One-way
2 changes

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FAQs: Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £30.

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

A coach is £35 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average £65.

A coach is £85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average £115.

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 58m.

Coach takes on average 15h 20m.

The Salzburg to Lyon distance is approximately 664 km.
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Lyon is:
  • Around 9 flights per day.
  • Around 5 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg 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 Salzburg to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg 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 TGV, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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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