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Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Utrecht to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £68 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 16m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.8kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £68, while a flight costs an average of £385.
Distance: 706 km
Most popular Train | Coach | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
£182 Average Price | £68 Average Price Cheapest | £385 Average Price | £173 Average Price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 19m Average total duration 5h 49m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 14h 13m Average total duration 13h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 16m Average total duration Fastest 3h 16m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 41m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
- CO2 emissions | 0.7 - 1.8kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 2.1 - 4.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
 Most popular train company |  Most popular bus company |  Most popular airline | Your own car or car rental |
Direct Options | 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 Utrecht to Lyon:
A coach is £115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Lyon costing on average £182.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Lyon costing on average £385.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Coach takes on average 14h 13m.
You'll arrive about 2h 52m sooner (5h 49m by train vs 8h 41m by car). Tickets start at around £182 compared to roughly £173 in fuel and tolls — so you're paying a bit more, but getting hours of your day back, a city-centre arrival, and the freedom to work or relax instead of drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), want to stop along the way, or need a car once you arrive.
How to get to Lyon from Utrecht by train, bus, flight or ferry.
The best way to travel from Utrecht 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.
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 Utrecht to Lyon.
This is compared to other travel options from Utrecht to Lyon:
A coach is £115 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Utrecht to Lyon costing on average £182.
A coach is £318 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Utrecht to Lyon costing on average £385.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 6h 19m.
Coach takes on average 14h 13m.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Utrecht and Lyon as scheduled services by coach, train and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
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