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.
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 from Lyon (LYS) to Innsbruck (INN).
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Take the train to Mulhouse Ville then Zürich HB and then to Innsbruck Hbf.
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Take the bus to Innsbruck Südbahnstraße.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly + 1 similar | 3h 25m | €370($370) | every 20 mins | 946km (588 miles) |
Plane and Train | 4hrs | €305($305) | hourly | 802km (499 miles) |
Train via Mulhouse Ville + 1 similar | 7h 40m | €305($305) | every 4 hours | 789km (490 miles) |
Train | 8h 15m | €335($335) | every 3 hours | 713km (443 miles) |
Bus | 11hrs | €40($40) | 3 times a week | 735km (457 miles) |
Drive | 7h 15m | €135($135) | on demand | 710km (441 miles) |
Transavia Holland
Meridian, BOB & BRB
The following major airports near Innsbruck offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Austria and internationally.