How to get to Lyon from Vienna

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Compare train and coach for Vienna to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Vienna to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £73 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 31m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £73, while a flight costs an average of £364.

Distance: 915 km

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£364

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£73

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Cheapest

£228

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£235

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5h 31m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 31m

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2h 0m

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19h 27m

Average total duration

18h 57m

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30m

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12h 41m

Average total duration

12h 11m

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30m

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12h 32m

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(door-to-door)

Lot Polish Airlines

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The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £73.

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

A coach is £155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lyon costing on average £228.

A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lyon costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 41m.

Coach takes on average 19h 27m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 2 ways to travel between Vienna and Lyon including taking a train and coach.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 9h 1m sooner (3h 31m by flight vs 12h 32m by car). Tickets start at around £364 compared to roughly £235 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Vienna to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:5519h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £591One-way
    1 change

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    13:5519h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    9:05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £591One-way
    1 change

Fastest

  • Austrian AirlinesOS151
    7:151h35
    Vienna International Airport
    8:50Geneva International Airport
    £5991One-way
    0 changes

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnRJX 260 · ICE 566+TGVTGV 9580
    6:2813h30
    Vienna
    19:58Lyon Part Dieu
    £2281One-way
    2 changes
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    23:4521h55
    Vienna, Central Station Südtiroler Platz
    21:40Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    14:3522h15
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    12:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £591One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    23:1517h10
    Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB)
    16:25Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £601One-way
    0 changes
  • RyanairFR 781+VuelingVY6405 · VY1220
    14:4018h25
    Vienna International Airport
    9:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1541One-way
    2 changes
  • VuelingVY8717 · VY1222
    14:008h05
    Vienna International Airport
    22:05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1771One-way
    1 change
  • Air FranceAF1239 · AF7364
    6:204h10
    Vienna International Airport
    10:30Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £1951One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Vienna 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 Vienna to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 2 options to travel between Vienna and Lyon including taking a train and coach.
The cheapest way to travel from Vienna to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £73.

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

A coach is £155 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Vienna to Lyon costing on average £228.

A coach is £291 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Vienna to Lyon costing on average £364.

The fastest way to travel from Vienna to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 31m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 41m.

Coach takes on average 19h 27m.

The Vienna to Lyon distance is approximately 915 km.
The average frequency per day from Vienna to Lyon is:
  • Around 34 flights per day.
  • Around 10 coaches per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Vienna to Lyon:
  • {stationMode_1} mostly depart from Vienna International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • {stationMode_2} mostly depart from {departureStation_2} and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • {stationMode_3} mostly depart from Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB) and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Vienna to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic, Air France, Volotea, KLM, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, Vueling, Air Dolomiti, easyJet, Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa, Croatia Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Corsica, British Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Vienna to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines, Air Baltic.
Omio customers who travel from Vienna 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.
To get from Vienna to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including train and coach.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, a renowned market for gourmet food, or take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône. Discover the traboules in Vieux Lyon, attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon, and visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon's Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or's zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, and Place Bellecour for shopping and dining.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows time to explore its historic sites, vibrant culinary scene, and cultural attractions.

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