How to travel from Glasgow to Lyon

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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

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€572

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6h 12m

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3h 12m

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13h 51m

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13h 21m

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3.9 - 7.7kg

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from Glasgow to Lyon

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.

FlixBus
09:40PM31h05
Glasgow
04:45AMLyon
$1361One-way
0 transfers

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FlixBus
09:40PM31h05
Glasgow
04:45AMLyon
$1361One-way
0 transfers

Fastest

FlixBus
06:15PM29h40
Glasgow
11:55PMLyon
$2291One-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 train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $87 (€69).

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).

The fastest way to travel from Glasgow to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 40m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 10h 56m.

Bus takes on average 29h 5m.

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 train, bus, and flight 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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 Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with British Airways, 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.

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