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Compare train, bus, and flight for Konstanz to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Konstanz to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €52 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 52m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.4 - 1.0kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €52, while a flight costs an average of €397.
Distance: 244 miles (394 km)
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€52 Average price Cheapest | €111 Average price | €397 Average price | €143 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
9h 3m Average total duration 8h 33m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 6m Average total duration 4h 36m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 52m Average total duration Fastest 2h 52m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 5h 34m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.4 - 1.0kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.2 - 2.4kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Compare the available ways to get from Konstanz to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.
This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Lyon:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Lyon costing on average €111.
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konstanz to Lyon costing on average €397.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
Tickets start at around €52 compared to roughly €143 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about €92. The journey takes 8h 33m versus 5h 34m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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How to get from Konstanz to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Konstanz to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

8:25 AM 15h10 Konstanz 11:35 PM Lyon €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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8:25 AM 15h10 Konstanz 11:35 PM Lyon €33 1 One-way 0 transfers
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9:10 AM 10h30 Konstanz 7:40 PM Lyon €45 1 One-way 0 transfers
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11:05 AM 15h45 Konstanz 2:50 AM Lyon €40 1 One-way 0 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Konstanz to Lyon:
A bus is €60 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Konstanz to Lyon costing on average €111.
A bus is €345 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Konstanz to Lyon costing on average €397.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 5h 6m.
Bus takes on average 9h 3m.
- Around 32 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 3 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Konstanz and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Zurich Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Konstanz, Neue Rheinbrücke and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Air Baltic, Austrian Airlines, Vueling, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Brussels Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Eurowings, Lufthansa City Airlines, Avion Express Malta, Helvetic Airways to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF | TGV Lyria, TGV, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187 to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
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