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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Innsbruck
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Innsbruck among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of zł 320 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.5 - 1.3kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of zł 320, while a flight costs an average of zł 2,270.
Distance: 328 miles (529 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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zł 320 Average price Cheapest | zł 874 Average price | zł 2,270 Average price | zł 949 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
12h 26m Average total duration 11h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 13m Average total duration 9h 43m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 3h 22m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 8h 22m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.5 - 1.3kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 1.6 - 3.2kg CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Innsbruck:
A bus is zł 555 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Innsbruck costing on average zł 874.
A bus is zł 1,951 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Innsbruck costing on average zł 2,270.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
Tickets start at around zł 320 compared to roughly zł 949 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about zł 630. The journey takes 11h 56m versus 8h 22m 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.
Travel optionsfrom Lyon to Innsbruck
How to get from Lyon to Innsbruck by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Innsbruck is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus1:05 PM10h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraßezł 2521One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus1:05 PM10h30Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)11:35 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraßezł 2521One-way0 transfers
Fastest
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LH6390 · LH63441:00 PM5h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport6:10 PMInnsbruck Airportzł 3,0121One-way2 transfers
Other options
FlixBus · FlixBus3:30 AM15h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)6:40 PMInnsbruck, Südbahnstraßezł 4681One-way1 transfer
LH2249+
LH6390+
NJ 19946+
REX 71:00 PM16h05Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:05 AMInnsbruck Hbfzł 2,4641One-way3 transfers
LH2249+
LH6390+
RJX199721:00 PM11h04Lyon Saint Exupery Airport12:04 AMInnsbruck Hbfzł 2,5161One-way2 transfers
LH2249+
LH6390+
RJX 764+
NJ 4661:00 PM15h27Lyon Saint Exupery Airport4:27 AMInnsbruck Hbfzł 2,5421One-way3 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Innsbruck:
A bus is zł 555 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Innsbruck costing on average zł 874.
A bus is zł 1,951 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Innsbruck costing on average zł 2,270.
Other travel options to Innsbruck take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 13m.
Bus takes on average 12h 26m.
- Around 8 flights per day.
- Around 3 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Innsbruck as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Innsbruck Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Innsbruck Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Innsbruck, Südbahnstraße.
- Travel with TGV, ÖBB, Trenitalia to go to Innsbruck by train.
- Travel with Lufthansa Cityline, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air France, KLM, Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa, Air Baltic to go to Innsbruck by flight.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Innsbruck by bus.
- 2 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
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