How to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon

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 DKK 286.

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

A bus is DKK 680 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average DKK 966.

A bus is DKK 4,657 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Strasbourg to Lyon costing on average DKK 4,942.

The fastest way to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon is by train with an average journey time of 4h 29m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Flight takes on average 5h 3m.

Bus takes on average 7h 40m.

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 11 flights per day.
• Around 6 buses 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, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland).

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 KLM Cityhopper, Global Supply Systems, Air France, KLM, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, Twin Jet, Amelia to go to Lyon by flight.
• Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with SNCF | TGV INOUI, SNCF TER | Operated by SNCF Voyageurs 1187, TER, SNCF | Intercités, SNCF | Intercités de nuit to go to Lyon by train.

Yes, there are direct services available from Strasbourg to Lyon with the following travel companies:

• 1 direct flights per day with Twin Jet.
• 6 direct buses per day with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.
• 6 direct trains per day with SNCF | TGV INOUI.

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.

Most travelers need at least three days in Lyon to see the main sights at a comfortable pace. If you want day trips or a slower itinerary, consider adding extra time.

In Lyon, you can explore Les Halles de Lyon Paul Bocuse, an indoor market offering gourmet food, take a river cruise on the Rhône and Saône, and discover the secret passageways of the traboules in Vieux Lyon. Attend a performance at the Opéra de Lyon or visit the Institut Lumière for cinema history. Don't miss the Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière for panoramic views, Vieux Lyon for its Renaissance architecture, Parc de la Tête d'Or with its zoo and botanical garden, the Musée des Confluences, or the bustling Place Bellecour.

For a fulfilling experience in Lyon, spending 2 to 3 days is ideal. This allows you to explore key attractions such as Vieux Lyon, Basilica of Notre-Dame de Fourvière, and the Musée des Confluences, while also enjoying the city's renowned gastronomy and vibrant cultural scene.