How to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Strasbourg to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the train as it is the most popular option from Strasbourg to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price take the bus with prices starting from $26. For those with little time consider booking a flight which can get you there in 1h 0m. In case you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint the train is your best bet as it emits only 0.1 - 0.3kg. The ticket price range depends on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $26, and a flight costs an average of $148.

Distance: 238 miles (384 km)

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Driving

$100

Average price

$43

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Cheapest

$447

Average price

$138

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(fuel + tolls)

5h 19m

Average total duration

4h 49m

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30m

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6h 29m

Average total duration

5h 59m

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4h 0m

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1h 0m

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5h 12m

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0.1 - 0.3kg

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0.4 - 1.0kg

CO2 emissions

1.1 - 2.3kg

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FlixBus

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Volotea

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

The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $404 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average $447 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

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

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from Strasbourg to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

bus

The best way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is by taking a bus because it’s the best combination of price and speed.

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 PM6h20
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    4:55 PM6h20
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $331One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • Twin JetT72915
    6:20 PM1h10
    Strasbourg Airport
    7:30 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6731One-way
    0 transfers

Other options

  • SNCF | TGV INOUI12177
    1:37 PM4h22
    Strasbourg station
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • SNCF | TGV INOUI5537
    1:37 PM4h22
    Strasbourg station
    5:59 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $831One-way
    0 transfers
  • TER96215 · 17771+SNCF | TGV Lyria9210
    9:51 AM4h53
    Strasbourg station
    2:44 PMLyon Part Dieu
    $1091One-way
    2 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    5:40 AM7h10
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $361One-way
    0 transfers
  • BlaBlaCar Bus54153
    1:10 PM7h35
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    8:45 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $391One-way
    0 transfers
  • FlixBusFlixBus
    1:20 AM6h55
    Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile
    8:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $411One-way
    0 transfers
  • Air FranceAF7368+Air France HopAF1393
    2:25 PM3h45
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7370+Air France HopAF1393
    2:25 PM7h00
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    9:25 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer
  • Air FranceAF7368+Air France HopAF1193
    10:35 AM7h35
    EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg
    6:10 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $2931One-way
    1 transfer

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How to get from Strasbourg to Lyon

The Best Way According to our Users

Whether it is for business or leisure, in order to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon, 80,46% of our customers choose the train as their preferred mode of transportation. By traveling by train on this route, you can enjoy the comfort of spacious seats, spectacular views—and in some cases free Wi-Fi—in both second and first class. Our customers have decided that the train is the best way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon and have chosen to enjoy this fast, safe and efficient way to arrive at their destination. Taking the train also avoids long lines or potential expenses for transfers to/from the station—especially since most main railway stations are located in the city center. Train companies in Europe vary from country to country, but most of them offer high-speed train routes, therefore when you add up at the end-to-end journey time, the train is often also the fastest way to get to your destination.

Search on Omio to find cheap tickets from Strasbourg to Lyon. It’s easy to find the most attractive prices and choose your preferred route for your journey. Book on web or app, and travel with your mobile ticket —without the stress of printing your ticket.

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FAQs: Travel from Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Strasbourg and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $43 (€35).

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

A bus is $57 (€46) less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average $100 (€81).

A bus is $404 (€326) less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average $447 (€361).

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 1h 0m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 4h 49m.

Bus takes on average 5h 59m.

The distance from Strasbourg to Lyon is approximately 238 miles (384 km).
The average frequency per day from Strasbourg to Lyon is:
  • Around 12 trains per day.
  • Around 9 buses per day.
  • Around 7 flights per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from EuroAirport Basel Mulhouse Freiburg and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Strasbourg station and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Strasbourg, Place de l'Étoile and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.
If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Strasbourg to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with Volotea to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF) to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Strasbourg to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 2 direct flights per day with Volotea.
  • 9 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar.
  • 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI, Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF).
Omio customers who travel from Strasbourg 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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