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Compare train, bus, 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 €112. 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 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 €112, and a train costs an average of €540.
Distance: 802 miles (1292 km)
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€149 Average price Cheapest | €572 Average price |
6h 12m Average total duration Fastest 3h 12m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 13h 51m Average total duration 13h 21m Onboard + 30m Additional time* |
3.9 - 7.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions |
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How to get from Glasgow to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
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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.

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This is compared to other travel options from Glasgow to Lyon:
A bus is $54 (€43) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $141 (€112).
A bus is $591 (€471) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average $678 (€540).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 56m.
Bus takes on average 29h 5m.
- 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 train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Glasgow International Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Glasgow, Buchanan Bus Station and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with British Airways, KLM to go to Lyon by flight.
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