How to get to Lyon from Warsaw

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Compare train, coach and flight for Warsaw to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the coach, with an average ticket price of £111 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the coach is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a coach costs an average of £111, while a flight costs an average of £657.

Distance: 1378 km

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Driving

£657

Average Price

£314

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£111

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Cheapest

£284

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 27m

Average total duration

Fastest

4h 27m

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2h 0m

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21h 18m

Average total duration

20h 48m

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30m

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28h 12m

Average total duration

27h 42m

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30m

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15h 50m

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(door-to-door)

4.1 - 8.3kg

CO2 emissions

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CO2 emissions

1.4 - 3.4kg

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Lot Polish Airlines

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Deutsche Bahn

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £111.

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

A coach is £203 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average £314.

A coach is £546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average £657.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 18m.

Coach takes on average 28h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
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 11h 23m sooner (4h 27m by flight vs 15h 50m by car). Tickets start at around £657 compared to roughly £284 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 Warsaw to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:3026h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £911One-way
    0 changes

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:3026h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:50Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £911One-way
    0 changes

Fastest

  • Air BalticOS662 · OS353
    8:253h45
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £3481One-way
    1 change

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    19:5027h25
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    23:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £1011One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    16:4530h30
    Warszawa, Dworzec Autobusowy Metro Młociny
    23:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £1021One-way
    1 change
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    17:0530h10
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    23:15Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    £1031One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1310 · KL1433
    6:0011h35
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    17:35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1318 · KL1427
    19:4013h40
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    9:20Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change
  • KLMKL1318 · KL1433
    19:4021h55
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    17:35Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    £2181One-way
    1 change

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FAQs: Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Lyon including taking a train, coach and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is a coach with an average price of £111.

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

A coach is £203 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average £314.

A coach is £546 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average £657.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 18m.

Coach takes on average 28h 12m.

The Warsaw to Lyon distance is approximately 1378 km.
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Lyon is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 24 coaches per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Coaches mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 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 Warsaw to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Lyon by coach.
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Turkish Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Iberia to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct coaches per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Lyon, you can choose from several travel options including train, coach and flight.
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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