How to travel from Birmingham to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Birmingham to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Birmingham to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $131 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 4m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.9 - 2.2kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $131, while a flight costs an average of $504.

Distance: 555 miles (894 km)

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$504

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19h 12m

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11h 37m

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The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $131 (€108).

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

A bus is $372 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Lyon costing on average $504 (€412).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Birmingham and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Birmingham to Lyon among Omio's users.
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 8h 33m sooner (3h 4m by flight vs 11h 37m by car). Tickets start at around $504 (€412) compared to roughly $181 (€149) 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 Birmingham to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM22h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $881One-way
    2 transfers

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  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM22h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $881One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    3:00 AM22h00
    Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $881One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Birmingham 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 Birmingham to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Birmingham and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Birmingham to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $131 (€108).

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

A bus is $372 (€305) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Lyon costing on average $504 (€412).

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 4m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 12m.

The distance from Birmingham to Lyon is approximately 555 miles (894 km).
The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Lyon is:
  • Around 23 flights per day.
  • Around 8 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Birmingham to Lyon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Birmingham, Great Charles Street Queensway and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
  • Flights mostly depart from Birmingham International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Birmingham to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Air Dolomiti, Avion Express Malta, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Ryanair to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Birmingham to Lyon:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Ryanair.
Omio customers who travel from Birmingham 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.
Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.
In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.
For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.

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