How to travel from Lyon to Tallinn, Estonia
The distance between Lyon and Tallinn is around 2,037km (1,266 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 4h 20m.
8 routes found
We've found 8 different ways to get from Lyon to Tallinn by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Tallinn → Lyon if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Lyon (LYS) to Tallinn (TLL).
- Duration4h 20m
- Flight time3h 45m
- Typical cost€455($455)
+ 5 others2 similiar routes
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Bus
Take the bus to Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2 and then to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 17h
- Departstwice daily
- Typical cost€150($150)
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Train and Bus
Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf then Berlin Hauptbahnhof and then to Frankfurt(Oder) then take the bus to Tallinn Bus Station.
- Duration1 day 8h
- Departsonce daily
- Typical cost€330($330)
Multiple operators
1 similiar route
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Tallinn
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Lyon to Tallinn by plane, train, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €135 ($135) and will take around 1 day 20h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 4h 20m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €455 ($455).
The distance between Lyon and Tallinn is around 2,037km (1,266 miles).
It takes around 4h 20m to get from Lyon and Tallinn by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 1 day 3h to drive there.
The quickest way to get from Lyon to Tallinn is to fly which takes around 4h 20m and will set you back approx €455 ($455).
The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Tallinn, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €135 ($135) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Lyon and Tallinn. We recommend that you fly from Lyon (LYS) to Tallinn (TLL). instead which will take 4h 20m.
Bus travel
Yes there is a bus that runs regularly from Lyon and Tallinn. It typically takes around 1 day 17h and departs twice daily.
There are no direct bus services that runs from Lyon to Tallinn. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Flughafen BER - Terminal 1-2. These services run twice daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 17h.
FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Lyon and Tallinn. Buses run twice daily and take around 1 day 17h on average but will vary depending on you book with.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Lyon and Tallinn. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Tallinn (TLL) - via Frankfurt (FRA). The flight takes around 3h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Lyon to Tallinn. There is however a flight that goes via Frankfurt (FRA). This services will take at least 4h 20m (not including layover time).
The flight from Lyon to Tallinn typically takes around 3h 45m. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and and arrive into Tallinn (TLL).
The closest major airport to Tallinn is Tallinn Airport (TLL) (TLL) which is approximately 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn.
Drive yourself
Yes it is possible to drive from Lyon and Tallinn. The distance is around 2,604km (1,618 miles) by road and it will take around 1 day 3h in normal traffic conditons.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Tallinn is to fly which takes, on average, 4h 20m and will usually cost around €455 ($455).
Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Tallinn
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 2 similar | 4h 20m | €455($455) | every 20 mins | 2,037km (1,266 miles) |
| Train and Plane | 6hrs | €245($245) | every 3 hours | 2,294km (1,426 miles) |
| Plane and Ferry | 6h 55m | €390($390) | every 4 hours | 2,210km (1,373 miles) |
Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 17h | €150($150) | twice daily | 2,872km (1,785 miles) |
| Bus via Prague Wilsonova Bus Station | 1 day 20h | €135($135) | once a week | 3,057km (1,899 miles) |
Train and Bus + 1 similar | 1 day 8h | €330($330) | once daily | 2,833km (1,760 miles) |
| Train to Geneve, bus | 1 day 11h | €400($400) | once daily | 2,835km (1,762 miles) |
Drive | 1 day 3h | €480($480) | on demand | 2,604km (1,618 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Lyon and Tallinn
Airlines
Air Baltic
Train operators
ODEG
Urlaubs-Express
Ferry operators
Tallink
Viking Line
Bus companies
Airports near Tallinn
The following major airports near Tallinn offer regular flights to various popular destinations within Estonia and internationally.
Tallinn Airport (TLL)
- Distance
- 4km (2 miles) from Tallinn
Kuressaare Airport (URE)
- Distance
- 186km (116 miles) from Tallinn