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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 an average ticket price of $79 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 4h 22m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 0.7 - 1.7kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $79, while a flight costs an average of $351.
Distance: 412 miles (664 km)
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Most popular Bus | Train | Flight | Driving |
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$79 Average price Cheapest | $162 Average price | $351 Average price | $260 Average price (fuel + tolls) |
14h 30m Average total duration 14h 0m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 10h 38m Average total duration 10h 8m Onboard + 30m Additional time* | 4h 22m Average total duration Fastest 2h 22m Onboard + 2h 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 $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $162.
A bus is $272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
Tickets start at around $79 compared to roughly $260 in fuel and tolls — a saving of about $181. The journey takes 14h 0m versus 8h 57m by car, so you'll arrive a bit later, but you can use the time productively rather than spending it behind the wheel. No parking to sort, no fuel stops, and most coaches have Wi-Fi and power outlets.
Driving is worth considering if you're on a tight schedule, travelling as a group (where fuel costs split several ways), or want the flexibility to stop along the way.
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)$691One-way2 transfers
Cheapest
- FlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus6:05 AM15h35Salzburg, P+R Süd9:40 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$691One-way2 transfers
Fastest
- LH1103 · LH107610:20 AM3h35Salzburg Airport1:55 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
Other options
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79020+TGV 95809:05 AM10h53Salzburg Hbf7:58 PMLyon Part Dieu$1881One-way2 transfers
- FlixBus · FlixBus5:35 PM15h30Salzburg, P+R Süd9:05 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$691One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus12:15 AM15h05Salzburg, P+R Süd3:20 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$721One-way1 transfer
- FlixBus · FlixBus11:00 AM17h20Salzburg, P+R Süd4:20 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)$821One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH10782:20 PM3h50Salzburg Airport6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
- LH1107 · LH10826:45 PM4h45Salzburg Airport11:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
- LH1105 · LH10822:20 PM9h10Salzburg Airport11:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport$5471One-way1 transfer
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This is compared to other travel options from Salzburg to Lyon:
A bus is $83 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $162.
A bus is $272 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $351.
Other travel options to Lyon take longer:
Train takes on average 10h 38m.
Bus takes on average 14h 30m.
- 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).
- Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
- Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
- Travel with TGV, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lyon by train.
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