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Compare train, bus, and flight for Salzburg to Lyon
Omio recommends booking the bus as it is the most popular option from Salzburg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $40. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 2h 22m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the bus is your best bet as it emits only 0.7 - 1.7kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $40, and a flight costs an average of $127.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$63 Average price Cheapest | $125 Average price | $420 Average price | $209 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 2m Average total duration 9h 32m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 5h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 3h 0m Additional time* | 8h 57m Average total duration (door-to-door) |
0.7 - 1.7kg CO2 emissions Lowest | - CO2 emissions | 2.0 - 4.0kg 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 Salzburg to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $125 (€125).
A bus is $357 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $420 (€420).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
Travel optionsfrom Salzburg to Lyon
How to get from Salzburg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.
Our recommendation
The best way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM15h35Salzburg, P+R Süd9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$591One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM15h35Salzburg, P+R Süd9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$591One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM15h30Salzburg, P+R Süd9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$611One-way1 transfer
Other options
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus11:20 PM22h20Salzburg, P+R Süd9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$591One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus8:45 AM19h35Salzburg, P+R Süd4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$601One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM20h35Salzburg, P+R Süd8:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$661One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lyon:
A bus is $63 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $125 (€125).
A bus is $357 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $420 (€420).
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 9h 32m.
Bus takes on average 14h 0m.
- Around 10 flights per day.
- Around 5 buses per day.
- Around 2 trains per day.
However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Salzburg and Lyon as scheduled services by train, bus, and flight can vary by season or day of the week.
- Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
- Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
- Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lyon by train.
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