How to travel from Lyon to Innsbruck, Austria

The distance between Lyon and Innsbruck is around 710km (441 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 25m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. 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 Lyon (LYS) to Innsbruck (INN).

  • Duration3h 25m
  • Flight time2h 35m
  • Typical cost
    €370($370)
Operated byLufthansa+ 8 others

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Train via Mulhouse Ville

Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf.

  • Duration7h 40m
  • Departsevery 4 hours
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)

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Bus

Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.

  • Duration11hrs
  • Departs3 times a week
  • Typical cost
    €40($40)
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Drive

Drive to Innsbruck.

  • Duration7h 15m
  • Distance710km (441 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Innsbruck

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Innsbruck by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €40 ($40) and will take around 11hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 25m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €370 ($370).

The distance between Lyon and Innsbruck is around 710km (441 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 529km (329 miles)

It takes around 8h 15m to get from Lyon and Innsbruck by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 7h 15m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Innsbruck is to fly which takes around 3h 25m and will set you back approx €370 ($370).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Innsbruck, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €40 ($40) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Innsbruck. It typically takes around 8h 15m and departs every 3 hours.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Innsbruck. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Geneve and Zürich HB. These services run every 3 hours and will take a minimum of 8h 15m.

SNCF, Swiss Railways, TGV inOui and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Lyon and Innsbruck. Trains depart every 3 hours and will take around 8h 15m, 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 Innsbruck. It typically takes around 11hrs and departs 3 times a week.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Innsbruck with no changeovers required. The bus runs 3 times a week and takes 11hrs.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Innsbruck. Buses run 3 times a week and take around 11hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Innsbruck. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Innsbruck (INN) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 35m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Innsbruck. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 3h 25m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Innsbruck typically takes around 2h 35m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Innsbruck (INN).

The closest major airport to Innsbruck is Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) which is approximately 3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck. Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) and Klagenfurt Airport (KLU) (KLU) 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 Lyon and Innsbruck. The distance is around 710km (441 miles) by road and it will take around 7h 15m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Innsbruck is to take the train which takes, on average, 8h 15m and will usually cost around €335 ($335).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Innsbruck

Transport options from Lyon to Innsbruck
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 25m
€370($370)
every 20 mins946km (588 miles)
Plane and Train4hrs
€305($305)
hourly802km (499 miles)
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar
7h 40m
€305($305)
every 4 hours789km (490 miles)
Train8h 15m
€335($335)
every 3 hours713km (443 miles)
Bus
11hrs
€40($40)
3 times a week735km (457 miles)
Drive
7h 15m
€135($135)
on demand710km (441 miles)

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Airports near Innsbruck

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

INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
3km (2 miles) from Innsbruck
SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
134km (83 miles) from Innsbruck
KLU
Klagenfurt Airport (KLU)
International Airport
Distance
233km (145 miles) from Innsbruck