How to travel from Lyon to Salzburg

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Salzburg

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Salzburg among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $53. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 23m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.2 - 0.6kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $53, and a flight costs an average of $175.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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$174

Average price

$80

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$547

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$257

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(fuel + tolls)

10h 7m

Average total duration

9h 37m

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30m

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15h 8m

Average total duration

14h 38m

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5h 23m

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2h 23m

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3h 0m

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9h 57m

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0.2 - 0.6kg

CO2 emissions

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0.7 - 1.7kg

CO2 emissions

2.0 - 4.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $174 (€142).

A bus is $467 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $547 (€444).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

Bus takes on average 14h 38m.

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

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from Lyon to Salzburg

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

Our recommendation

bus

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 AM16h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:20 AM16h10
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:30 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $541One-way
    1 transfer

Fastest

  • LufthansaLH1077 · LH1106
    2:20 PM4h05
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:25 PMSalzburg Airport
    $3301One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    3:10 AM17h25
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    8:35 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    11:00 PM22h15
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    9:15 PMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    9:00 AM15h55
    Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    12:55 AMSalzburg, P+R Süd
    $551One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1077 · LH1108
    2:20 PM7h35
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    9:55 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH1106+Air DolomitiLH5673
    10:45 AM7h40
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:25 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2851One-way
    1 transfer
  • LufthansaLH103 · LH1106+Helvetic AirwaysLH2247
    9:25 AM9h00
    Lyon Saint Exupery Airport
    6:25 PMSalzburg Airport
    $2881One-way
    2 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Lyon to Salzburg

Travel to Salzburg 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 Salzburg.

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There are 3 options to travel between Lyon and Salzburg including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Salzburg is a bus with an average price of $80 (€65).

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

A bus is $94 (€76) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $174 (€142).

A bus is $467 (€379) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Salzburg costing on average $547 (€444).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Salzburg is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 23m.

Other travel options to Salzburg take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 37m.

Bus takes on average 14h 38m.

The distance from Lyon to Salzburg is approximately 412 miles (664 km).
The average frequency per day from Lyon to Salzburg is:
  • Around 7 flights per day.
  • Around 5 buses per day.
  • Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Salzburg 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 Lyon to Salzburg:
  • Flights mostly depart from Lyon Saint Exupery Airport and arrive in Salzburg Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Salzburg Hbf.
  • Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station and arrive in Salzburg, P+R Süd.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Lyon to Salzburg, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Salzburg by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Salzburg by train.
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Salzburg by flight.
Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Salzburg often also extend their vacation to go to Vienna, Hallstatt, Munich, Prague, Innsbruck. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Salzburg and these popular destinations at a great price.

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