How to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Edinburgh to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Edinburgh to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 12m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.3 - 3.2kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a flight costs an average of $93.

Distance: 786 miles (1265 km)

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Driving

$235

Average price

$132

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Cheapest

$300

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(fuel + tolls)

6h 12m

Average total duration

Fastest

3h 12m

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3h 0m

Additional time*

24h 5m

Average total duration

23h 35m

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30m

Additional time*

16h 23m

Average total duration

(door-to-door)

3.8 - 7.6kg

CO2 emissions

1.3 - 3.2kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $132 (€108).

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

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average $235 (€192).

A bus is $458 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average $589 (€482).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 4m.

Bus takes on average 23h 35m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Edinburgh and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Edinburgh to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Edinburgh to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM29h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $2101One-way
    2 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    10:40 PM29h10
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $2101One-way
    2 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH963 · LH1082
    5:50 PM4h30
    Edinburgh Airport
    11:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $8491One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    9:35 PM30h15
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    4:50 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $2231One-way
    3 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:45 PM28h15
    Edinburgh, Bus Station
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $2631One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    7:37 PM29h23
    Edinburgh, Drum Brae South
    2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $2671One-way
    3 transfers
  • KLMKL922 · KL1433
    5:45 AM10h50
    Edinburgh Airport
    5:35 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2251One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1887+SNCF | TGV INOUI9826
    5:40 AM7h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2771One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF1887+SNCF | TGV INOUI12526
    5:40 AM7h20
    Edinburgh Airport
    2:00 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $2831One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Edinburgh and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $132 (€108).

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

A bus is $103 (€84) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average $235 (€192).

A bus is $458 (€375) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Edinburgh to Lyon costing on average $589 (€482).

The fastest way to travel from Edinburgh to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 12m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 4m.

Bus takes on average 23h 35m.

The distance from Edinburgh to Lyon is approximately 786 miles (1265 km).
The average frequency per day from Edinburgh to Lyon is:
  • Around 29 flights per day.
  • Around 10 buses per day.
  • Around 7 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Edinburgh 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 Edinburgh to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Edinburgh Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Edinburgh, Bus Station and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Edinburgh to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with easyJet, British Airways, KLM, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with London North Eastern Railway Limited (LNER) to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there is a direct route available from Edinburgh to Lyon:
  • 0 direct flights per day with easyJet.
Omio customers who travel from Edinburgh 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.

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