How to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Copenhagen to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Copenhagen to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $159 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 1m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $159, while a flight costs an average of $224.

Distance: 763 miles (1229 km)

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$224

Average price

$159

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$364

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5h 1m

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3h 1m

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2h 0m

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26h 23m

Average total duration

25h 53m

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30m

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16h 43m

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The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $159.

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

A bus is $223 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average $383.

A bus is $425 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average $585.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 29m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 16h 16m.

Bus takes on average 26h 23m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Copenhagen and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Copenhagen 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 13h 14m sooner (3h 29m by flight vs 16h 43m by car). Tickets start at around $585 compared to roughly $364 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 Copenhagen to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM35h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 AM35h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1111One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • Air FranceAF1851 · AF7370
    6:00 PM4h00
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:00 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2061One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • Deutsche BahnIC 50103 · IC 5751 · 11159 · ICE 577
    12:45 AM19h13
    Copenhagen Central Station
    7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $3831One-way
    4 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    8:20 AM28h30
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    4:00 PM31h15
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1111One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:45 AM26h00
    København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro
    9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1141One-way
    2 transfers
  • KLMKL1274 · KL1435
    4:30 PM6h20
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1451One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1873 · VY1222
    5:25 PM5h30
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1651One-way
    1 transfer
  • VuelingVY1871 · VY1222
    11:25 AM11h30
    Copenhagen Airport
    10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $1771One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Copenhagen 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 Copenhagen to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Copenhagen and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $135.

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

A bus is $89 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average $224.

A bus is $255 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Copenhagen to Lyon costing on average $390.

The fastest way to travel from Copenhagen to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 55m.

Bus takes on average 27h 33m.

The distance from Copenhagen to Lyon is approximately 763 miles (1229 km).
The average frequency per day from Copenhagen to Lyon is:
  • Around 56 flights per day.
  • Around 6 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Copenhagen to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Copenhagen Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Copenhagen Central Station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from København, Busterminal Dybbølsbro 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 Copenhagen to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with TGV to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with BA Euroflyer, Lufthansa Cityline, Indigo Airlines, asl airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Brussels Airlines, Global Supply Systems, braathens regional aviation, Norwegian Air Shuttle, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, British Airways, Cityjet, Iberia, Sas Airways, Swiss, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Vueling, AJet, Turkish Airlines, easyJet to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Copenhagen to Lyon:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Sas Airways, easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Copenhagen 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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