How to travel from Kraków to Lyon

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 $101.

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

A bus is $59 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $160.

A bus is $228 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $329.

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 1m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 22h 56m.

Bus takes on average 25h 52m.

The distance from Kraków to Lyon is approximately 758 miles (1220 km).

The average frequency per day from Kraków to Lyon is:

• Around 57 flights per day.
• Around 11 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:

• Flights mostly depart from John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Trains mostly depart from Kraków Główny and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Buses mostly depart from Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA 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 Kraków to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Wizz Air, KLM, Lot Polish Airlines, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Kraków to Lyon:

• 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad, Infobus.

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.