How to travel from Tallinn to Lyon, France
The distance between Tallinn and Lyon is around 2,038km (1,266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 30m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Tallinn to Lyon by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Tallinn if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration4h 30m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost€455($460)
+ 4 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Lyon Perrache.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
Bus and Train
Take the bus to Warsaw Metro Marymont then take the train to Berlin Hbf then Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration1 day 6h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€325($325)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Tallinn and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Tallinn to Lyon by plane, ferry, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €150 ($150) and will take around 1 day 17h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 30m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($460).
The distance between Tallinn and Lyon is around 2,038km (1,266 miles).
It takes around 4h 30m to get from Tallinn and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 2h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Tallinn to Lyon is to fly which takes around 4h 30m and will set you back approx €455 ($460).
The cheapest way to travel between Tallinn and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €150 ($150) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Tallinn and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Tallinn (TLL) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 30m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Tallinn and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Tallinn to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
FlixBus run regular bus services between Tallinn and Lyon. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Tallinn and Lyon. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Tallinn to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 4h 30m (not including layover time).
The flight from Tallinn to Lyon typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Tallinn (TLL) 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 Tallinn and Lyon. The distance is around 2,604km (1,618 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 2h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Tallinn to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 30m and will usually cost around €455 ($460).
Compare travel optionsbetween Tallinn and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 30m | €455($460) | every 20 mins | 2,038km (1,266 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 6hrs | €610($610) | every 3 hours | 2,151km (1,337 miles) |
| Ferry and Plane | 7h 10m | €395($395) | hourly | 2,212km (1,375 miles) |
Bus | 1 day 17h | €150($150) | twice daily | 2,873km (1,785 miles) |
Bus and Train + 2 similar | 1 day 6h | €325($325) | once daily | 2,775km (1,724 miles) |
| Bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2, train | 1 day 10h | €380($380) | twice daily | 2,907km (1,806 miles) |
| Bus to Praha, train | 1 day 19h | €230($230) | once a week | 3,077km (1,912 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 2h | €475($480) | on demand | 2,604km (1,618 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Tallinn and Lyon
Airlines
Air Baltic
Train operators
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Bus companies
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon