How to travel from Lyon to Bratislava, Slovakia

The distance between Lyon and Bratislava is around 997km (620 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.

👋 Also check out BratislavaLyon if you're planning a return trip.

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Plane and Bus

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP.

  • Duration2h 55m
  • Flight time1h 45m
  • Typical cost
    €330($330)
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Train via Mulhouse Ville

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Bratislava Hlavna Stanica.

  • Duration13h 55m
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    €620($620)

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Bus

Take the bus to Sankt Pölten and then to BratislavaAS Mlynské Nivy.

  • Duration18h 50m
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €71($71)
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Drive

Drive to Bratislava.

  • Duration11h 40m
  • Distance1,232km (766 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Bratislava

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Bratislava by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €71 ($71) and will take around 18h 50m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and then take the bus and arrive in approximately 2h 55m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €330 ($330).

The distance between Lyon and Bratislava is around 997km (620 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 968km (601 miles)

It takes around 2h 55m to get from Lyon and Bratislava by plane and bus. If you are travelling by car it will take around 11h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €330 ($330).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Bratislava, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €71 ($71) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Bratislava. It typically takes around 13h 55m and departs twice daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Geneve and Zürich HB. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 13h 55m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Lyon and Bratislava. Trains depart twice daily and will take around 13h 55m, 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 Lyon and Bratislava. It typically takes around 18h 50m and departs 3 times a week.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Bratislava. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Sankt Pölten. These services run 3 times a week and will take a minimum of 18h 50m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Bratislava. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 18h 50m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Lyon to Bratislava. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Vienna (VIE) then take the bus to Bratislava Most SNP. instead which will take 2h 55m.

The closest major airport to Bratislava is M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS) (BTS) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Bratislava.

Drive yourself

Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Bratislava. The distance is around 1,232km (766 miles) by road and it will take around 11h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Bratislava is to fly and then take the bus which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €330 ($330).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Bratislava

Transport options from Lyon to Bratislava
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Plane and Bus + 1 similar
2h 55m
€330($330)
hourly997km (620 miles)
Train, Plane and Bus4h 30m
€440($440)
every 3 hours1,050km (652 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar
13h 55m
€620($620)
twice daily1,388km (862 miles)
Train13h 55m
€645($645)
twice daily1,305km (811 miles)
Bus
18h 50m
€71($71)
3 times a week1,313km (816 miles)
Drive
11h 40m
€220($220)
on demand1,232km (766 miles)

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Airports near Bratislava

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

BTS
M.R. Stefanik Airport (BTS)
Domestic Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Bratislava
KSC
Košice International Airport (KSC)
International Airport
Distance
311km (193 miles) from Bratislava