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Compare train, bus, and flight for Lyon to Vienna
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Lyon to Vienna among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $98 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 32m. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $98, while a flight costs an average of $468.
Distance: 568 miles (915 km)
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Most popular Bus | Flight | Train | Driving |
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$98 Average price Cheapest | $468 Average price | $289 Average price | $316 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
19h 26m Average total duration 18h 56m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 32m Average total duration Fastest 3h 32m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 13h 7m Average total duration 12h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 12h 54m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Vienna:
A bus is $191 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $289.
A bus is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 7m.
Bus takes on average 19h 26m.
Tickets start at around $98 compared to roughly $316 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $218. The journey takes 18h 56m versus 12h 54m 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 Vienna
How to get from Lyon to Vienna by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Lyon to Vienna is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
FlixBus3:30 AM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$1011One-way0 transfers
Cheapest
FlixBus3:30 AM17h05Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$1011One-way0 transfers
Fastest
OS35412:55 PM1h40Lyon Saint Exupery Airport2:35 PMVienna International Airport$5251One-way0 transfers
Other options
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RJX 13483+
TGV 958310:01 AM13h31Lyon Part Dieu11:32 PMVienna$3081One-way3 transfers
FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 PM21h35Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)8:35 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$1111One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 PM21h10Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)3:15 PMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$1141One-way1 transfer
FlixBus · FlixBus9:00 AM19h55Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)4:55 AMVienna, International Busterminal (VIB)$1201One-way1 transfer
5156+
LX639+
LX35367:30 AM11h50Lyon Part Dieu7:20 PMVienna International Airport$3561One-way2 transfers
SN3588+
SN29051:10 PM4h10Lyon Saint Exupery Airport5:20 PMVienna International Airport$3921One-way1 transfer
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LH1031+
LH64285:50 AM9h15Lyon Part Dieu3:05 PMVienna International Airport$3921One-way2 transfers
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This is compared to other travel options from Lyon to Vienna:
A bus is $191 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $289.
A bus is $370 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $468.
Other travel options to Vienna take longer:
Train takes on average 13h 7m.
Bus takes on average 19h 26m.
- Around 38 flights per day.
- Around 11 buses per day.
- Around 1 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Lyon and Vienna 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 Vienna International Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Lyon Part Dieu and arrive in Vienna Hbf.
- Buses mostly depart from Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland) and arrive in Vienna, International Busterminal (VIB).
- Travel with Austrian Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Volotea, Ryanair, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Avion Express Malta, Croatia Airlines, Helvetic Airways, Malta Air, British Airways, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Corsica, TAP Portugal, easyJet to go to Vienna by flight.
- Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, Westbahn to go to Vienna by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
- 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.
- 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
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