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Musée des Beaux-Arts de Lyon
Major fine arts museum in a former abbey, with strong collections from antiquity to modern art. A core cultural stop in Lyon.

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Cheapest price
$263
Average price
$584
Fastest journey
3h 20m
Average duration
3h 48m
Flights per day
5
Distance
300 km
Flights from Munich to Lyon depart on average 21 times per day, taking around 3h 14m. Cheap flight tickets for this journey start at $165 (€136) but you can travel from only $32 (€26) by bus.
There are 3 flights per day. The earliest flight runs at 00:10, the last at 23:40. The fastest flight covers the 357 miles (575 km) distance in 1h 20m. July is the cheapest month to fly.
Distance 357 miles (575 km) |
Average flight duration 3h 14m |
Cheapest ticket price $165 (€136) |
Flights per day 21 |
Direct flights 3 |
Fastest flight 1h 20m |
First flight 12:10 AM |
Last flight 11:40 PM |
Cheapest Month Jul |
Cheapest Day Wed |
High Season Oct - Dec |
Low Season Jan - Mar |
Busiest Day Thu |
Least Busy Day Mon |
Best time to book 56 days |
Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Munich to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $32. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 14m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $32, and a flight costs an average of $165.
Distance: 357 miles (575 km)
| Flight | Most popular Train | Bus | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$329 Average price | $222 Average price | $55 Average price Cheapest | $142 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
6h 14m Average total duration Fastest 3h 14m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 18m Average total duration 7h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 11h 18m Average total duration 10h 48m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 8h 39m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
1.7 - 3.5kg CO2 emissions | 0.2 - 0.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.6 - 1.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Munich to Lyon:
A bus is $167 (€137) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Munich to Lyon costing on average $222 (€182).
A bus is $274 (€225) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Munich to Lyon costing on average $329 (€270).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 7h 48m.
Bus takes on average 10h 48m.
The table below shows live departures for Munich to Lyon flights for today, Wednesday, July 15. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated flight journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
5124+ LH4194 | Delayed 5:58 PM 11:55 AMMunich Airport | 10h04 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
9844+ LH4194 | Delayed 5:58 PM 11:55 AMMunich Airport | 10h04 | 9:59 PM Lyon Part Dieu | 1 transfer | |
AF1823 · AF7370 | 6:15 PM Munich Airport | 3h45 | 10:00 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
SN2650+ SN3593 | 6:35 PM Munich Airport | 3h45 | 10:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH117 · LH1082 | 7:00 PM Munich Airport | 4h20 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH119 · LH1082 | 7:30 PM Munich Airport | 3h50 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
LH121 · LH1082 | 8:00 PM Munich Airport | 3h20 | 11:20 PM Lyon Saint Exupery Airport | 1 transfer | |
| Thursday, July 16 | |||||
![]() | 4:30 AM Munich | 4h00 | 8:30 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 5:55 AM Munich | 1h20 | 7:15 AM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:00 AM Munich | 6h15 | 12:15 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 6:05 AM Munich | 7h00 | 1:05 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 11:05 AM Munich | 7h20 | 6:25 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
![]() | 2:30 PM Munich | 7h00 | 9:30 PM Lyon | 0 transfersDirect | |
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Most Munich to Lyon flights use the Munich Airport to Lyon Saint Exupery Airport airport pair. Use this guide to compare Munich and Lyon airports on this route, check city-centre transport, alongside checking practicalities like airport facilities and services.
Munich Airport is 6 km from Munich city centre. Public transport options include:
Munich Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located throughout the airport in both terminals.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Munich Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Munich Airport: Elevators, assistance.
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport is 2 km from Lyon city centre. Public transport options include:
Lyon Saint Exupery Airport has practical services for this route, including Wifi, Shopping, Parking, ATM, Taxis, Accessibility, WC, Shower, Lounge, and Lost and Found Office.
Free Wi-Fi available throughout the airport. ATMs are located in all terminals 1 and 2.
Lost and found is available at the station.
Available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Parking, Taxis, WC.
Accessibility facilities are available at Lyon Saint Exupery Airport: Elevators, ramps.
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