How to travel from Kraków to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Kraków to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Kraków to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of €106 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 37m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of €106, while a flight costs an average of €414.

Distance: 758 miles (1220 km)

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€315

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Compare ways to travel from Kraków to Lyon

Compare the available ways to get from Kraków to Lyon, with the key details around price, speed, convenience, and direct service.

The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €106.

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

A bus is €209 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Lyon costing on average €315.

A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Lyon costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 28m.

Bus takes on average 25h 41m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Kraków and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Kraków to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 24m sooner (3h 37m by flight vs 15h 1m by car). Tickets start at around €414 compared to roughly €313 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Kraków to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLO4923+Eurowings DiscoverLH4590
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    0 transfers
  • KLMKL1324 · KL1435
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1324 · KL1427
    1 transfer
  • KLMKL1324 · KL1433
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Kraków 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 Kraków to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Kraków and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €106.

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

A bus is €209 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Lyon costing on average €315.

A bus is €308 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Lyon costing on average €414.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 37m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 19h 28m.

Bus takes on average 25h 41m.

The distance from Kraków to Lyon is approximately 758 miles (1220 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Lyon is:
  • Around 62 flights per day.
  • Around 13 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Kraków 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 Kraków to Lyon:
  • Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
  • Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Kraków to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, KLM, KLM Cityhopper, Lot Polish Airlines, Turkish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Air France, Buzz, Sas Airways, Brussels Airlines, Lufthansa Cityline, Ryanair, Austrian Airlines, Wizz Air, Global Supply Systems, British Airways, Eurowings, Vueling, easyJet, CitizenPlane, Lufthansa City Airlines, Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, KLR.
  • 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air, CitizenPlane.
Omio customers who travel from Kraków 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.

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