How to travel from Lyon to Salzburg, Austria

The distance between Lyon and Salzburg is around 784km (487 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 60m.

7 routes found

We've found 7 different ways to get from Lyon to Salzburg by plane, train, bus 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 Salzburg (SZG).

  • Duration2h 60m
  • Flight time2h 25m
  • Typical cost
    €505($510)
Operated byLufthansa+ 6 others

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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf then München Hbf and then to Salzburg Hbf.

  • Duration9hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)

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Bus

Take the bus to Zob and then to Salzburg South.

  • Duration14hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €52($52)
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Drive

Drive to Salzburg.

  • Duration8h 25m
  • Distance873km (542 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Salzburg

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Salzburg by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €52 ($52) and will take around 14hrs. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 2h 60m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €505 ($510).

The distance between Lyon and Salzburg is around 784km (487 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 665km (413 miles)

It takes around 2h 60m to get from Lyon and Salzburg by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 8h 25m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Salzburg is to fly which takes around 2h 60m and will set you back approx €505 ($510).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Salzburg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €52 ($52) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Salzburg. It typically takes around 9hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hbf and München Hbf. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 9hrs.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Transdev, WESTbahn, Meridian, BOB & BRB, Austrian Railways (ÖBB), SNCF and Swiss Railways run train services between Lyon and Salzburg. Trains depart once daily and will take around 9hrs, 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 Salzburg. It typically takes around 14hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Salzburg. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Zob. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 14hrs.

FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Salzburg. Buses run once daily and take around 14hrs on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Salzburg. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Salzburg (SZG) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 2h 25m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Salzburg. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 2h 60m (not including layover time).

The flight from Lyon to Salzburg typically takes around 2h 25m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Salzburg (SZG).

The closest major airport to Salzburg is Salzburg Airport (SZG) (SZG) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Salzburg. Linz Airport (LNZ) (LNZ) and Innsbruck Airport (INN) (INN) 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 Salzburg. The distance is around 873km (542 miles) by road and it will take around 8h 25m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Salzburg is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 60m and will usually cost around €505 ($510).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Salzburg

Transport options from Lyon to Salzburg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 2 similar
2h 60m
€505($510)
every 20 mins981km (610 miles)
Plane and Train3h 45m
€325($325)
every 3 hours784km (487 miles)
Fly to Linz (LNZ), Train4h 40m
€385($385)
hourly1,163km (723 miles)
Train + 1 similar
9hrs
€215($215)
once daily1,055km (655 miles)
Train via Geneve10hrs
€435($435)
every 3 hours905km (562 miles)
Bus
14hrs
€52($52)
once daily904km (562 miles)
Drive
8h 25m
€165($165)
on demand873km (542 miles)

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Airports near Salzburg

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

SZG
Salzburg Airport (SZG)
International Airport
Distance
4km (2 miles) from Salzburg
LNZ
Linz Airport (LNZ)
International Airport
Distance
98km (61 miles) from Salzburg
INN
Innsbruck Airport (INN)
International Airport
Distance
141km (87 miles) from Salzburg