How to travel from Aarhus to Lyon, France

The distance between Aarhus and Lyon is around 1,343km (835 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 55m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Aarhus 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 Aarhus (AAR) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Flight time2h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €235($235)
Operated byKLM+ 4 others

2 similiar routes

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Train

Take the train to Hamburg Hbf then Baden-Baden and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration13h 45m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Berlin ZOB [Fernbus] and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration1 day 2h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €100($100)
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration13h 10m
  • Distance1,513km (940 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Aarhus and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Aarhus to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €100 ($100) and will take around 1 day 2h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €235 ($235).

The distance between Aarhus and Lyon is around 1,343km (835 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,215km (755 miles)

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Aarhus and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 13h 10m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Aarhus to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 55m and will set you back approx €235 ($235).

The cheapest way to travel between Aarhus and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €100 ($100) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Aarhus and Lyon. It typically takes around 13h 45m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Aarhus to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Hamburg Hbf and Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 13h 45m.

Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Aarhus and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 13h 45m, 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 Aarhus and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 2h and departs twice daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Aarhus to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Berlin ZOB [Fernbus]. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 2h.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Aarhus and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 2h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Aarhus and Lyon. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). The flight takes around 2h 45m.

There is no direct flight from Aarhus to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Amsterdam Schiphol (AMS). This services will take at least 3h 55m (not including layover time).

The flight from Aarhus to Lyon typically takes around 2h 45m. Flights depart from Aarhus (AAR) 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 Aarhus and Lyon. The distance is around 1,513km (940 miles) by road and it will take around 13h 10m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Aarhus to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €235 ($235).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Aarhus and Lyon

Transport options from Aarhus to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
3h 55m
€235($235)
every 4 hours1,378km (856 miles)
Train and Plane4h 30m
€365($365)
every 30 mins1,343km (835 miles)
Train to Aalborg Lufthavn St., Fly4h 50m
€235($235)
hourly1,522km (946 miles)
Train + 1 similar
13h 45m
€305($305)
once daily1,608km (999 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf14h 40m
€325($325)
twice daily1,651km (1,026 miles)
Bus
1 day 2h
€100($100)
twice daily1,959km (1,217 miles)
Drive
13h 10m
€315($315)
on demand1,513km (940 miles)

Top Carriersoperating between Aarhus 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