How to travel from Warsaw to Lyon

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Compare train, bus, and flight for Warsaw to Lyon

Omio recommends booking the flight as it is the most popular option from Warsaw to Lyon among Omio's users. If you are prioritising price, take the bus, with an average ticket price of $147 For those with little time, consider booking a flight, which has an average total journey time of 6h 27m. If you are seeking to minimise your carbon footprint, the bus is your best option, with estimated CO2 emissions of 1.4 - 3.4kg. Average ticket prices depend on the travel mode: a bus costs an average of $147, while a flight costs an average of $867.

Distance: 856 miles (1378 km)

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$867

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$147

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$415

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$375

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6h 27m

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4h 27m

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28h 12m

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21h 18m

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20h 48m

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15h 50m

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4.1 - 8.3kg

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1.4 - 3.4kg

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

The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $147.

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

A bus is $268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average $415.

A bus is $721 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average $867.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 18m.

Bus takes on average 28h 12m.

It's helpful to compare your options as there are 3 ways to travel between Warsaw and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
We recommend using the flight as it is the most popular way to get from Warsaw to Lyon among Omio's users.
Take the flight. It's the quicker way to make this trip, and the time saved usually justifies the slightly higher cost.

You'll arrive about 11h 23m sooner (4h 27m by flight vs 15h 50m by car). Tickets start at around $867 compared to roughly $375 in fuel and tolls — a bit more, but you get time back and avoid a long drive.

Driving makes more sense if you're travelling as a group, want flexibility on timing, or plan to stop en route.

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from Warsaw to Lyon

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

Our recommendation

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

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM26h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Cheapest

  • FlixBusFlixBus
    10:30 AM26h20
    Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni
    12:50 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1201One-way
    0 transfers

Fastest

  • LufthansaLO4907 · LH2250
    1:15 PM3h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    5:05 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $6151One-way
    1 transfer

Other options

  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    5:05 PM30h10
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    11:15 PMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1411One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus
    1:45 AM30h30
    Warsaw, Airport Lotnisko Chopina - Terminal Autokarowy
    8:15 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1441One-way
    1 transfer
  • FlixBusFlixBus · FlixBus · FlixBus
    8:00 PM37h45
    Warszawa, Metro Wilanowska 15
    9:45 AMLyon, Avenue Tony Garnier (Gare routière de Lyon Gerland)
    $1461One-way
    2 transfers
  • British AirwaysBA847 · BA362
    8:00 AM10h20
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    6:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $3821One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO351+LufthansaLO4859
    7:30 AM4h50
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    12:20 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4081One-way
    1 transfer
  • Lot Polish AirlinesLO381+LufthansaLO4855
    7:40 AM6h10
    Warsaw Chopin Airport
    1:50 PMLyon Saint Exupery Airport
    $4171One-way
    1 transfer

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FAQs: Travel from Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Lyon.

FAQs
There are 3 options to travel between Warsaw and Lyon including taking a train, bus, and flight.
The cheapest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is a bus with an average price of $147.

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

A bus is $268 less than a train for this route with tickets for a train from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average $415.

A bus is $721 less than a flight for this route with tickets for a flight from Warsaw to Lyon costing on average $867.

The fastest way to travel from Warsaw to Lyon is by flight with an average journey time of 6h 27m.

Other travel options to Lyon take longer:

Train takes on average 21h 18m.

Bus takes on average 28h 12m.

The distance from Warsaw to Lyon is approximately 856 miles (1378 km).
The average frequency per day from Warsaw to Lyon is:
  • Around 52 flights per day.
  • Around 24 buses per day.
  • Around 2 trains per day.

However, we recommend checking specific travel dates for your route between Warsaw 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 Warsaw to Lyon:
  • Flights mostly depart from Warsaw Chopin Airport and arrive in Lyon Saint Exupery Airport.
  • Trains mostly depart from Warsaw Central and arrive in Lyon Part Dieu.
  • Buses mostly depart from Warszawa, Dworzec Zachodni 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 Warsaw to Lyon, then we'll help you find the best value travel companies for you:
  • Travel with FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus, Sindbad to go to Lyon by bus.
  • Travel with Lot Polish Airlines, Brussels Airlines, Air France, Lufthansa, Air Baltic, KLM, Sas Airways, KLM Cityhopper, Lufthansa Cityline, Austrian Airlines, Air Dolomiti, Qatar Airways, Turkish Airlines, British Airways, Iberia to go to Lyon by flight.
  • Travel with TGV, Deutsche Bahn to go to Lyon by train.
Yes, there are direct services available from Warsaw to Lyon with the following travel companies:
  • 1 direct buses per day with FlixBus, Sindbad.
  • 1 direct flights per day with Lot Polish Airlines.
Omio customers who travel from Warsaw 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.

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