How to travel from Lyon to Vienna

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

The cheapest way to travel from Lyon to Vienna is a bus with an average price of $95 (€77).

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

A bus is $145 (€117) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $240 (€194).

A bus is $246 (€199) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Lyon to Vienna costing on average $341 (€276).

The fastest way to travel from Lyon to Vienna is by flight with an average journey time of 4h 46m.

Other travel options to Vienna take longer:

Train takes on average 14h 24m.

Bus takes on average 19h 19m.

The distance from Lyon to Vienna is approximately 568 miles (915 km).

The average frequency per day from Lyon to Vienna is:

• Around 29 flights per day.
• Around 10 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Lyon to Vienna:

• 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).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Vienna by bus.
• Travel with Deutsche Bahn, TGV, ÖBB, ÖBB | Nightjet, Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), SNCF | TGV INOUI to go to Vienna by train.
• Travel with Austrian Airlines, Air France, Vueling, KLM, Lufthansa, Eurowings, Air Dolomiti, Air Baltic, Lot Polish Airlines, Ryanair, Volotea, Lufthansa Cityline, Brussels Airlines to go to Vienna by flight.

Yes, there are direct services available from Lyon to Vienna with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus.
• 1 direct flights per day with Austrian Airlines.

Omio customers who travel from Lyon to Vienna often also extend their vacation to go to Budapest, Prague, Bratislava, Salzburg, Paris. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Vienna and these popular destinations at a great price.

Most travelers need at least three days in Vienna to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Vienna, you can explore the Prater for amusement rides and the iconic Wiener Riesenrad Ferris wheel, visit the Naschmarkt for international foods and local specialties, enjoy a scenic Danube River Cruise, and witness classical equestrian performances at the Spanish Riding School. For nature enthusiasts, the Vienna Woods offer picturesque hiking trails. Notable sights include the Schönbrunn Palace with its extensive gardens, the Gothic St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace with its impressive art collection, the historic Hofburg Palace, and the renowned Vienna State Opera.

Three to four days are ideal to explore Vienna's major attractions, including Schönbrunn Palace, St. Stephen's Cathedral, the Belvedere Palace, and the city’s vibrant cultural scene.