How to travel from Lyon to Strasbourg, France

The distance between Lyon and Strasbourg is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 40m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Strasbourg 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 Strasbourg (SXB).

  • Duration1h 40m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Strasbourg.

  • Duration3h 40m
  • Departsevery 2 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 1 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Strasbourg.

  • Duration6h 35m
  • Departs4 times a day
  • Typical cost
    €21($21)
Operated byBlablabus+ 2 others
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Drive

Drive to Strasbourg.

  • Duration4h 35m
  • Distance489km (304 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Strasbourg

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Strasbourg by train, bus, car and plane. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €21 ($21) and will take around 6h 35m. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 1h 40m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

The distance between Lyon and Strasbourg is around 399km (248 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 384km (239 miles)

It takes around 3h 40m to get from Lyon and Strasbourg by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Strasbourg is to fly which takes around 1h 40m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Strasbourg, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €21 ($21) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Strasbourg. It typically takes around 3h 40m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Lyon and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 40m.

TGV inOui run train services between Lyon and Strasbourg. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 40m, 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 Strasbourg. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Strasbourg with no changeovers required. The bus runs every 20 mins and takes 6h 35m.

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Strasbourg. Buses run every 20 mins and take around 6h 35m on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Strasbourg (SXB). The flight takes around 1hr.

Yes there is a direct flight between Lyon and Strasbourg with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 1hr.

Air France fly between Lyon and Strasbourg. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB). These flights usually take around 1hr.

The flight from Lyon to Strasbourg typically takes around 1hr. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Strasbourg (SXB).

The closest major airport to Strasbourg is Strasbourg Airport (SXB) (SXB) which is approximately 10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg. EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL) (BSL) and Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ) (ETZ) 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 Strasbourg. The distance is around 489km (304 miles) by road and it will take around 4h 35m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Strasbourg is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 40m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Strasbourg

Transport options from Lyon to Strasbourg
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 40m
€255($255)
every 30 mins399km (248 miles)
Train
3h 40m
€95($95)
every 2 hours498km (310 miles)
Bus
6h 35m
€21($21)
4 times a day565km (351 miles)
Drive
4h 35m
€66($66)
on demand489km (304 miles)

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Airports near Strasbourg

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

SXB
Strasbourg Airport (SXB)
Domestic Airport
Distance
10km (6 miles) from Strasbourg
BSL
EuroAirport Basel-Mulhouse-Freiburg (BSL)
International Airport
Distance
111km (69 miles) from Strasbourg
ETZ
Metz-Nancy-Lorraine Airport (ETZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
119km (74 miles) from Strasbourg