How to travel from Salzburg to Lyon

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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 $49. 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 $49, and a flight costs an average of $157.

Distance: 412 miles (664 km)

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$77

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$155

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$518

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$258

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14h 30m

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10h 2m

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9h 32m

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5h 22m

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8h 57m

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0.7 - 1.7kg

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2.0 - 4.0kg

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Additional time: Average total travel duration to departure point, security checks and transfers.

The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $155 (€125).

A bus is $440 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $518 (€420).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 32m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Salzburg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the bus as it is the most popular way to get from Salzburg to Lyon among Omio's users.

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from Salzburg to Lyon

How to get from Salzburg to Lyon by train, bus or flight.

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bus

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
    11:10 AM20h05
    Salzburg
    7:15 AMLyon
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBus
    11:10 AM20h05
    Salzburg
    7:15 AMLyon
    $611One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • FlixBus
    4:35 PM15h30
    Salzburg
    8:05 AMLyon
    $731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • FlixBus
    10:10 AM20h05
    Salzburg
    6:15 AMLyon
    $661One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    10:20 PM22h20
    Salzburg
    8:40 PMLyon
    $691One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBus
    11:15 PM20h20
    Salzburg
    7:35 PMLyon
    $991One-way
    0 transfers

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FAQs: Travel from Salzburg to Lyon

Travel to Lyon easily. Whether you want fast, cheap or something entirely different, our travel experts have collected everything you need to know so you can find the best option from Salzburg to Lyon.

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There are 3 options to travel between Salzburg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $77 (€63).

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

A bus is $77 (€63) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $155 (€125).

A bus is $440 (€357) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Salzburg to Lyon costing on average $518 (€420).

The fastest way to travel from Salzburg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 2h 22m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 9h 32m.

Bus takes on average 14h 0m.

The distance from Salzburg to Lyon is approximately 412 miles (664 km).
The average frequency per day from Salzburg to Lyon is:
  • 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.

These are the most popular departure and arrival points from Salzburg to Lyon:
  • Trains mostly depart from Salzburg Hbf and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Flights mostly depart from Salzburg Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Buses mostly depart from Salzburg, P+R Süd and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Salzburg to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB | Railjet to go to Lyon by train.
Omio customers who travel from Salzburg 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.

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