How to travel from Lucerne to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Lucerne and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Lucerne to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $70 (€57).

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

A bus is $84 (€68) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lucerne to Lyon costing on average $153 (€125).

A bus is $210 (€171) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lucerne to Lyon costing on average $280 (€228).

The fastest way to travel from Lucerne to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 5h 5m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Bus takes on average 7h 39m.

Flight takes on average 9h 13m.

The distance from Lucerne to Lyon is approximately 187 miles (302 km).

The average frequency per day from Lucerne to Lyon is:

• Around 8 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 3 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lucerne 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 Lucerne to Lyon:

• Buses mostly depart from Luzern, Landenburgstrasse (Busparkplatz) and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
• Trains mostly depart from Zurich HB and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
• Flights mostly depart from Turin Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lucerne to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with BlaBlaCar, FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SBB, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, SNCF | TGV Lyria, SNCF | TGV INOUI, Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS) to go to Lyon by train.

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

• 0 direct buses per day with BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Lucerne 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.