How to travel from Glasgow to Lyon

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Compare bus, train, and flight for Glasgow to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Glasgow to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the flight with prices starting from $140. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 3h 13m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the flight is your best bet as it emits only 3.9 - 7.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a flight costs an average of $140, and a train costs an average of $678.

Distance: 802 miles (1292 km)

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$212

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$718

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$312

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6h 13m

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3h 13m

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13h 51m

Average total duration

13h 21m

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30m

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16h 37m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $127 (€102).

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

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $212 (€170).

A bus is $591 (€472) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $718 (€574).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 21m.

Bus takes on average 30h 22m.

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

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from Glasgow to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBus
    11:55 PM29h05
    Glasgow
    5:00 AMLyon
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:55 PM29h05
    Glasgow
    5:00 AMLyon
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    11:55 PM29h05
    Glasgow
    5:00 AMLyon
    $2731One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Lyon including taking a bus, train, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $127 (€102).

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

A bus is $85 (€68) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $212 (€170).

A bus is $591 (€472) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $718 (€574).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 3h 13m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 13h 21m.

Bus takes on average 30h 22m.

The distance from Glasgow to Lyon is approximately 802 miles (1292 km).
The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Lyon is:
  • Around 26 flights per day.
  • Around 6 trains per day.
  • Around 4 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Glasgow 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 Glasgow to Lyon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
  • Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Glasgow to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with British Airways, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Glasgow 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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