How to travel from Glasgow to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Glasgow and Lyon including taking a bus, flight, and train.

The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €115.

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

A bus is €85 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average €201.

A bus is €405 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Glasgow to Lyon costing on average €520.

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 10m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 17m.

Bus takes on average 27h 35m.

The distance from Glasgow to Lyon is approximately 802 miles (1292 km).

The average frequency per day from Glasgow to Lyon is:

• Around 31 flights per day.
• Around 7 trains per day.
• Around 3 buses per day.

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

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Glasgow to Lyon:

• 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with ScotRail to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with KLM to go to Lyon by flight.

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.

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.