- Must visit
Mozart's Birthplace
Historic townhouse museum on Getreidegasse dedicated to Wolfgang Amadeus Mozart, displaying period rooms, instruments, and biographical exhibits.
Cheapest price
$193
Average price
$209
Fastest journey
10 h 45 m
Average duration
10 h 53 m
Trains per day
2
Distance
664 km
The best way to find a cheap train ticket from Lyon to Salzburg is to book your journey as far in advance as possible and to avoid traveling at rush hour.
The average ticket from Lyon to Salzburg will cost around $209 if you buy it on the day, but the cheapest tickets can be found for only $193.
It's difficult to get from Lyon to Salzburg without transferring at least 2 times.
TGV 9583+
ICE 569 · RJ 1293
TGV 9583+
ICE 519+
79039
TGV 9583+
ICE 519+
79039
TGV 9583+
ICE 569 · RJ 1293Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $52. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $52, and a flight costs an average of $171.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
Most popular Train | Bus | Flight | Driving |
|---|---|---|---|
$171 Average price | $79 Average price Cheapest | $536 Average price | $252 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
10h 7m Average total duration 9h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 15h 8m Average total duration 14h 38m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 23m Average total duration Fastest 2h 23m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 9h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.2 - 0.6kg CO2 emissions Lowest | 0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Lyon to Salzburg:
A bus is $92 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $171 (€142).
A bus is $457 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $536 (€444).
Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 37m.
Bus takes on average 14h 38m.
The journey is about 20m faster (9h 37m by train vs 9h 57m by car) and roughly $81 (€67) cheaper once you factor in fuel and tolls ($171 (€142) vs $252 (€209)). You'll also arrive in the city centre rather than hunting for parking, and you can work, read, or watch the landscape go by instead of concentrating on the road.
Driving is still worth considering if you want to stop along the way or need a car once you arrive.
The table below shows live departures for Lyon to Salzburg trains for tomorrow, Friday, June 26. You can also manually refresh the results below to see updated train journeys.
| Provider | Departs | Duration | Arrives | Transfers | Tickets |
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TGV 9583+ ICE 519+ 79039 | On time 10:01 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 10h45 | 8:46 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
TGV 9583+ ICE 569 · RJ 1293 | On time 10:01 AM Lyon Part Dieu | 11h00 | 9:01 PM Salzburg Hbf | 2 transfers | |
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Trains from Lyon to Salzburg run on average 1 times per day, taking around 9h 37m. Cheap train tickets for this journey start at $103 (€85) but you can travel from only $52 (€43) by bus.
The earliest train runs at 03:47, the last at 15:11. The fastest train covers the 412 miles (664 km) distance in 10h 45m.
Distance 412 miles (664 km) |
Average train duration 9h 37m |
Cheapest ticket price $103 (€85) |
Trains per day 1 |
Fastest train 10h 45m |
First train 3:47 AM |
Last train 3:11 PM |
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Best time to book 6 days |
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Prices are high by Austrian standards, especially hotels and dining in the center, but public transport and bakery lunches help keep costs down.
Service is usually included. In restaurants, round up or leave about 5-10% for good service. Round up taxis. Small tips are appreciated in cafés; hotel staff may receive EUR 1-2.
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