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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 an average ticket price of CHF116 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 5h 33m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.0 - 2.5kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of CHF116, while a flight costs an average of CHF429.
Distance: 620 miles (999 km)
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Most popular Flight | Bus | Driving |
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CHF429 Average price | CHF116 Average price Cheapest | CHF167 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
5h 33m Average total duration Fastest 3h 33m Onboard + 2h 0m Additional time* | 21h 15m Average total duration 20h 45m 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 |
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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 CHF313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lyon costing on average CHF429.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 15m.
You'll arrive about 9h 32m sooner (3h 33m by flight vs 13h 5m by car). Tickets start at around CHF429 compared to roughly CHF167 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.
Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.
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.
U2211911:15 AM1h55Manchester Airport2:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF661One-way0 transfers
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- U2211911:15 AM1h55Manchester Airport2:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF661One-way0 transfers
Fastest
- U2211911:15 AM1h55Manchester Airport2:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF661One-way0 transfers
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM22h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)CHF691One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus1:55 PM23h50Manchester, Princess Road / Moss Lane East2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)CHF701One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus2:50 PM22h55Manchester, Shudehill Interchange2:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)CHF711One-way2 transfers
VY8749 · VY12209:00 PM11h05Manchester Airport9:05 AMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF871One-way1 transfer- VY8749 · VY12249:00 PM15h20Manchester Airport1:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF1401One-way1 transfer
- VY8747 · VY12229:50 AM12h05Manchester Airport10:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery AirportCHF1561One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Manchester to Lyon:
A bus is CHF313 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Manchester to Lyon costing on average CHF429.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Bus takes on average 21h 15m.
- Around 45 flights per day.
- Around 10 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair, British Airways, Brussels Airlines, KLM, Vueling, Air France, Eurowings, BA Euroflyer, Indigo Airlines, KLM Cityhopper, Swiss, Iberia Express, Lufthansa City Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Helvetic Airways, Iberia to go to Lyon by flight.
- 1 direct flights per day with Jet2.com, easyJet, Ryanair.
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