How to travel from Lyon to Prague

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Compare bus, flight, and train for Lyon to Prague

Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Prague among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $61. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 39m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.9 - 2.1kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $61, and a train costs an average of $284.

Distance: 534 miles (860 km)

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$94

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$233

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$314

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$269

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16h 50m

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16h 20m

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5h 39m

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2h 39m

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12h 54m

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12h 24m

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11h 19m

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0.9 - 2.1kg

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2.6 - 5.2kg

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The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Prague is a bus with an average price of $94 (€76).

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

A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Prague costing on average $233 (€187).

A bus is $221 (€178) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Prague costing on average $314 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 24m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Lyon and Prague including taking a bus, flight, and train.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Lyon to Prague among Omio's users.

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from Lyon to Prague

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM17h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:35 PMPrague, Central Train Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM17h05
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:35 PMPrague, Central Train Station
    $931One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • easyJetEC4491
    7:35 PM1h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:15 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $1991One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    9:30 PM17h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    2:45 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $931One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM17h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    3:25 PMPraha, ÚAN Florenc
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:00 PM18h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    4:10 PMPraha, Černý Most
    $961One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9862+SmartwingsQS1037
    11:00 AM11h00
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2181One-way
    1 transfer
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI9854+SmartwingsQS1037
    8:27 AM13h33
    Lyon Part Dieu
    10:00 PMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2311One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO348 · LO523
    7:20 PM13h55
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:15 AMPrague Vaclav Havel Airport
    $2501One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Prague

Travel to Prague 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 Lyon to Prague.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Prague including taking a bus, flight, and train.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Prague is a bus with an average price of $94 (€76).

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

A bus is $139 (€112) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Prague costing on average $233 (€187).

A bus is $221 (€178) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Prague costing on average $314 (€253).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Prague is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 39m.

Other travel options to Prague take longer:

Train takes on average 12h 24m.

Bus takes on average 16h 20m.

The distance from Lyon to Prague is approximately 534 miles (860 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Prague is:
  • Around 40 flights per day.
  • Around 12 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Prague as scheduled services by bus, flight, and train can vary by season or day of the week.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Prague:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Prague Vaclav Havel Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Prague hlavní nádraží.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Praha, ÚAN Florenc.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Prague, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea, easyJet, Lufthansa, KLM, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Air Dolomiti, Austrian Airlines, Lot Polish Airlines, Amelia International, Vueling, Air Baltic, Amelia, Cityjet to go to Prague by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Prague by bus.
  • Travel with TGV to go to Prague by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Prague with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct flights per day with Volotea, easyJet.
  • 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Prague often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Budapest, Berlin, Dresden, Munich. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Prague and these popular destinations at a great price.
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