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Compare train, bus, and flight for Manchester to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Manchester to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $71. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 43m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 1.0 - 2.5kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $71, and a train costs an average of $458.
Distance: 620 miles (999 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Train | Driving |
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$157 Average price | $119 Average price Cheapest | $559 Average price | $208 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 43m Average total duration Fastest 2h 43m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 21h 7m Average total duration 20h 37m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 5m Average total duration 9h 35m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 13h 5m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
3.0 - 6.0kg CO2 emissions | 1.0 - 2.5kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | - CO2 emissions |
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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.
This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lyon:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $439 (€355) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $559 (€451).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 20h 37m.
Travel optionsfrom Manchester to Lyon
How to get from Manchester to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Manchester to Lyon is by taking a flight because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
VY8749 · VY12208:55 PM15h25Manchester Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1141One-way1 transfer
Cheapest
- VY8749 · VY12208:55 PM15h25Manchester Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1141One-way1 transfer
Fastest
EW9343 · EW94163:20 PM3h35Manchester Airport7:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$1921One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus12:20 AM24h40Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1631One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:59 PM25h01Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:00 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$1921One-way2 transfers
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98441:50 PM7h10Manchester Airport10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$1501One-way1 transfer- U22117+125361:50 PM5h12Manchester Airport8:02 PMLyon Part Dieu$1601One-way1 transfer
- U22117+51241:50 PM7h10Manchester Airport10:00 PMLyon Part Dieu$1601One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lyon:
A bus is $38 (€31) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $157 (€127).
A bus is $439 (€355) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Manchester to Lyon costing on average $559 (€451).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 35m.
Bus takes on average 20h 37m.
- Around 39 flights per day.
- Around 8 trains per day.
- Around 7 buses per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Manchester and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Manchester Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Buses mostly depart from Manchester, Shudehill Interchange and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with Avanti West Coast to go to Lyon by train.
- Travel with FlixBus, National Express to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines, British Airways, KLM, Air France, Vueling, Eurowings to go to Lyon by flight.
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