How to travel from Manchester to LyonHow to travel from Manchester to Lyon

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

The cheapest way to travel from Manchester to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $136.

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

A bus is $46 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $182.

A bus is $425 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $561.

The fastest way to travel from Manchester to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 45m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 35m.

Bus takes on average 20h 27m.

The distance from Manchester to Lyon is approximately 620 miles (999 km).

The average frequency per day from Manchester to Lyon is:

• Around 41 flights per day.
• Around 8 trains per day.
• Around 6 buses per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lyon 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 Manchester to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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

• Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Lufthansa, Vueling, Air France, Avion Express Malta, Eurowings to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Manchester to Lyon:

• 1 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair.

Omio customers who travel from Manchester to Lyon often also extend their vacation to go to Paris, Barcelona, Milan, Geneva, London. Omio can help you plan your trip by finding the best connections between Lyon and these popular destinations at a great price.

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

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.