How to travel from Birmingham to Lyon

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 €104.

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

A bus is €306 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Birmingham to Lyon costing on average €409.

The fastest way to travel from Birmingham to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 6m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 19h 11m.

The distance from Birmingham to Lyon is approximately 555 miles (894 km).

The average frequency per day from Birmingham to Lyon is:

• Around 25 flights per day.
• Around 6 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 FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Helvetic Airways, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, KLM Cityhopper, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Avion Express Malta, Air Baltic, Ryanair to go to Lyon by flight.

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.