How to travel from Lyon to Prague, Czechia

The distance between Lyon and Prague is around 879km (546 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 40m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Prague by plane, bus, train 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 Lyon (LYS) to Prague (PRG).

  • Duration2h 40m
  • Flight time1h 50m
  • Typical cost
    CZK 3,635($150)
Operated byVolotea+ 3 others

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf then Schwandorf and then to Praha Hlavni Nadrazi.

  • Duration12h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 4,770($195)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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Bus

Take the bus to Prague Anděl.

  • Duration14h 40m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    CZK 1,475($60)
Operated byFlixBus+ 1 others
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car
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Drive

Drive to Prague.

  • Duration9h 25m
  • Distance1,075km (668 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Prague

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Prague by plane, bus, train and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around CZK 1,475 ($60) and will take around 14h 40m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately CZK 3,635 ($150).

The distance between Lyon and Prague is around 879km (546 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 861km (535 miles)

It takes around 2h 40m to get from Lyon and Prague by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 9h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Prague is to fly which takes around 2h 40m and will set you back approx CZK 3,635 ($150).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Prague, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around CZK 1,475 ($60) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Prague. It typically takes around 12h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Prague. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Nürnberg Hbf and Schwandorf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 12h 30m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Deutsche Bahn Regional, Die Länderbahn, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Austrian Railways (ÖBB) run train services between Lyon and Prague. Trains depart once daily and will take around 12h 30m, 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 Prague. It typically takes around 14h 40m and departs once daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Prague with no changeovers required. The bus runs once daily and takes 14h 40m.

FlixBus run regular bus services between Lyon and Prague. Buses run once daily and take around 14h 40m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Prague. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Prague (PRG). The flight takes around 1h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Prague with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1h 50m.

Volotea, Lufthansa, Brussels Airlines and Air France fly between Lyon and Prague. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Prague (PRG). These flights usually take around 1h 50m.

The flight from Lyon to Prague typically takes around 1h 50m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Prague (PRG).

The closest major airport to Prague is Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG) (PRG) which is approximately 11km (7 miles) from Prague. Turany Airport (BRQ) (BRQ) and Mosnov Airport (OSR) (OSR) 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 Prague. The distance is around 1,075km (668 miles) by road and it will take around 9h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Prague is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 40m and will usually cost around CZK 3,635 ($150).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Prague

Transport options from Lyon to Prague
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
2h 40m
CZK 3,635($150)
every 20 mins879km (546 miles)
Plane and Bus5hrs
CZK 7,890($320)
hourly1,113km (692 miles)
Train + 1 similar
12h 30m
CZK 4,770($195)
once daily1,284km (798 miles)
Train via Geneve17h 40m
CZK 6,810($275)
twice daily1,319km (819 miles)
Bus
14h 40m
CZK 1,475($60)
once daily1,128km (701 miles)
Drive
9h 25m
CZK 4,745($195)
on demand1,075km (668 miles)

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Airports near Prague

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

PRG
Prague Václav Havel Airport (PRG)
International Airport
Distance
11km (7 miles) from Prague
BRQ
Turany Airport (BRQ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
194km (121 miles) from Prague
OSR
Mosnov Airport (OSR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
269km (167 miles) from Prague