How to travel from Prague to Lyon, France

The distance between Prague and Lyon is around 875km (543 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Prague to Lyon by plane, bus, train 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 Prague (PRG) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €150($150)
Operated byVolotea+ 6 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration13hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €240($240)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration14h 35m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €60($60)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance1,075km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Prague and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Prague to Lyon by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €60 ($60) and will take around 14h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €150 ($150).

The distance between Prague and Lyon is around 875km (543 miles).

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Prague and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Prague to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx €150 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Prague and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €60 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Prague and Lyon. It typically takes around 13hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Prague to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Schwandorf, Nürnberg Hbf and Frankfurt(Main)Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13hrs.

Czech Railways, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Deutsche Bahn, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and Swiss Railways run train services between Prague and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13hrs, 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 Prague and Lyon. It typically takes around 14h 35m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Prague and Lyon with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 35m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Prague and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Prague and Lyon. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Prague and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, Lufthansa, Air France, Brussels Airlines, Eurowings, KLM and Austrian Airlines fly between Prague and Lyon. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Prague to Lyon typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Prague (PRG) 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 Prague and Lyon. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Prague to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around €150 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Prague and Lyon

Transport options from Prague to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
€150($150)
every 20 mins875km (543 miles)
Bus and Plane4h 55m
€250($250)
hourly1,105km (687 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13hrs
€240($240)
once daily1,284km (798 miles)
Train via Zuerich Hb18h 35m
€335($335)
every 20 mins1,319km (819 miles)
Bus
14h 35m
€60($60)
once daily1,122km (697 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
€195($195)
on demand1,075km (668 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Prague and Lyon

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