How to travel from Lyon to Stockholm, Sweden

The distance between Lyon and Stockholm is around 1,828km (1,136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Lyon to Stockholm 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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plane
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Fly

Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Stockholm (ARN).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    SEK 2,375($225)
Operated by

Norwegian Air International

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1 similiar route

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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Karlsruhe Hbf, Hamburg Hbf then København H and then to Stockholm Centralstation.

  • Duration19h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 3,670($345)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
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3 x bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Paris then Hamburg central bus station and then to Stockholm.

  • Duration1 day 10h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    SEK 1,405($130)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Stockholm.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance2,246km (1,396 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Stockholm

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Stockholm by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around SEK 1,405 ($130) and will take around 1 day 10h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately SEK 2,375 ($225).

The distance between Lyon and Stockholm is around 1,828km (1,136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,747km (1,086 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Lyon and Stockholm by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Stockholm is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx SEK 2,375 ($225).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Stockholm, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around SEK 1,405 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Stockholm. It typically takes around 19h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Karlsruhe Hbf, Hamburg Hbf and København H. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19h 20m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Danish Railways, Swedish Railways, SNCF, Swiss Railways and Snälltåget run train services between Lyon and Stockholm. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19h 20m, 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 Stockholm. It typically takes around 1 day 10h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Stockholm. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Paris and Hamburg central bus station. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 10h.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Lyon and Stockholm. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 10h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Stockholm. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Stockholm (ARN). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Stockholm with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Norwegian Air International, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, British Airways and Scandinavian Airlines fly between Lyon and Stockholm. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Lyon to Stockholm typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Stockholm (ARN).

The closest major airport to Stockholm is Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA) (BMA) which is approximately 8km (5 miles) from Stockholm. Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN) (ARN) and Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO) (NYO) 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 Stockholm. The distance is around 2,246km (1,396 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Stockholm is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around SEK 2,375 ($225).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Stockholm

Transport options from Lyon to Stockholm
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
SEK 2,375($225)
every 20 mins1,828km (1,136 miles)
Fly to Stockholm Bromma (BMA)4h 25m
SEK 2,715($255)
hourly1,875km (1,165 miles)
Train + 1 similar
19h 20m
SEK 3,670($345)
once daily2,342km (1,455 miles)
Train via Geneve1 day 5h
SEK 4,225($395)
3 times a week2,562km (1,592 miles)
Bus
1 day 10h
SEK 1,405($130)
once daily2,400km (1,492 miles)
Drive
21hrs
SEK 4,480($420)
on demand2,246km (1,396 miles)

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Airlines

Airports near Stockholm

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

BMA
Stockholm Bromma Airport (BMA)
International Airport
Distance
8km (5 miles) from Stockholm
ARN
Stockholm Arlanda Airport (ARN)
International Airport
Distance
37km (23 miles) from Stockholm
NYO
Stockholm Skavsta Airport (NYO)
Domestic Airport
Distance
89km (55 miles) from Stockholm