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 prices starting from $73. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 54m. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $73, and a flight costs an average of $28.

Distance: 758 miles (1220 km)

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$194

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$109

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5h 54m

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2h 54m

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25h 43m

Average total duration

25h 13m

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from Kraków to Lyon

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

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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
04:45PM28h25
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
09:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$1541One-way
1 transfer

Cheapest

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
04:45PM28h25
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
09:10PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$1541One-way
1 transfer

Fastest

Wizz AirW62091
01:45PM2h20
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
04:05PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2861One-way
0 transfers

Other options

FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
12:15AM28h30
Kraków, Dworzec Autobusowy MDA
04:45AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
$1861One-way
1 transfer
KLM CityhopperKL1328+Air FranceKL1435
05:40PM4h35
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2621One-way
1 transfer
German AirwaysKL1326+Air FranceKL1435
02:00PM8h15
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2621One-way
1 transfer
KLMKL1324+Air FranceKL1435
11:50AM10h25
John Paul II International Airport Krakow Balice
10:15PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
$2621One-way
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 flight with an average price of $28 (€23).

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

A flight is $45 (€36) less than a bus for this route with tickets for a bus from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $73 (€59).

A flight is $250 (€202) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Kraków to Lyon costing on average $278 (€225).

The fastest way to travel from Kraków to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 20m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 23h 50m.

Train takes on average 17h 59m.

The distance from Kraków to Lyon is approximately 758 miles (1220 km).
The average frequency per day from Kraków to Lyon is:
  • Around 50 flights per day.
  • Around 9 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, Perrache Bus Station.
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 Wizz Air, Lufthansa, KLM Cityhopper, LOT Polish Airlines, Eurowings , Lufthansa Cityline, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with PKP Intercity to go to Lyon by train.
  • Travel with Sindbad, FlixBus, Infobus to go to Lyon by bus.
Yes, there are direct services available from Kraków to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 0 direct flights per day with Wizz Air.
  • 2 direct buses per day with Sindbad, FlixBus, 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.

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