How to travel from Salzburg to Lyon, France

The distance between Salzburg and Lyon is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.

8 routes found

We've found 8 different ways to get from Salzburg to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

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Fly

Fly from Salzburg (SZG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time2h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €505($510)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Stuttgart Hbf then Karlsruhe Hbf and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration9h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €175($175)

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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Ice Stadium and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration13h 35m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €48($48)
Operated by

Multiple bus operators

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance876km (544 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Salzburg and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Salzburg to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €48 ($48) and will take around 13h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €505 ($510).

The distance between Salzburg and Lyon is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Salzburg and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Salzburg to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €505 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Salzburg and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €48 ($48) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Salzburg and Lyon. It typically takes around 9h 35m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Salzburg to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Stuttgart Hbf and Karlsruhe Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9h 35m.

Austrian Railways (ÖBB), Deutsche Bahn, ÖBB Intercity, Croatian Railways (HŽPP), Hungarian Railways (MÁV), Go Ahead BW, Abellio, Sweg, ABELLIO Rail, Railjet and Swiss Railways run train services between Salzburg and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9h 35m, however, this may vary depending on the particular service and whether it runs express or stops all stations.

Bus travel

Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Salzburg and Lyon. It typically takes around 13h 35m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Salzburg to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Innsbruck Ice Stadium and Innsbruck Südbahnstraße. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 13h 35m.

Union Ivkoni, FlixBus, Arda Tur and RegioJet run regular bus services between Salzburg and Lyon. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 13h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Salzburg and Lyon. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 20m.

There is no direct flight from Salzburg to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Salzburg to Lyon typically takes around 2h 20m. Flights depart from Salzburg (SZG) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS).

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) are also nearby and might be a better alternative airport depending on where you are flying from.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Salzburg and Lyon. The distance is around 876km (544 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Salzburg to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €505 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Salzburg and Lyon

Transport options from Salzburg to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 55m
€505($510)
every 20 mins982km (610 miles)
Train and Plane3h 50m
€325($325)
every 4 hours784km (487 miles)
Train to Linz Hbf, Fly4h 25m
€400($400)
hourly1,162km (722 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9h 35m
€175($175)
once daily1,047km (651 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb10hrs
€325($325)
every 4 hours904km (562 miles)
Bus + 1 similar
13h 35m
€48($48)
3 times a week920km (572 miles)
Bus via Zob14h 20m
€52($52)
once daily906km (563 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€165($165)
on demand876km (544 miles)

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Airports near Lyon

The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon