How to travel from Valencia to Lyon

There are 3 options to travel between Valencia and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.

The cheapest way to travel from Valencia to Lyon is a bus with an average price of €62.

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

A bus is €29 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Valencia to Lyon costing on average €91.

A bus is €124 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Valencia to Lyon costing on average €186.

The fastest way to travel from Valencia to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 5h 32m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 8h 40m.

Bus takes on average 13h 28m.

The distance from Valencia to Lyon is approximately 508 miles (818 km).

The average frequency per day from Valencia to Lyon is:

• Around 33 flights per day.
• Around 5 buses per day.
• Around 1 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Valencia 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 Valencia to Lyon:

• Flights mostly depart from Valencia Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
• Buses mostly depart from Valencia, Estació d'autobusos and arrive in Lyon, Perrache Bus Station.

If finding a good deal is your main consideration for your trip from Valencia to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:

• Travel with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, BlaBlaCar, Internorte to go to Lyon by bus.
• Travel with Renfe EUROMED, AVE, Renfe Viajeros to go to Lyon by train.
• Travel with Volotea, Iberia, KLM Cityhopper, Transavia France, Lufthansa, Iberia Express, KLM, Eurowings, Lufthansa Cityline, Swiss, Air France, Royal Air Maroc to go to Lyon by flight.

Yes, there is a direct route available from Valencia to Lyon:

• 3 direct buses per day with Alsa, FlixBus, BlaBlaCar.

Omio customers who travel from Valencia 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.