How to travel from Lyon to Warsaw, Poland

The distance between Lyon and Warsaw is around 1,399km (869 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 45m.

4 routes found

We've found 4 different ways to get from Lyon to Warsaw 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 Warsaw Chopin (WAW).

  • Duration3h 45m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,825($380)
Operated byLufthansa+ 5 others
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4 x train
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Train

Take the train to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof then Rzepin and then to Warszawa Centralna.

  • Duration16h 30m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 1,225($255)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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bus
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Bus

Take the bus to Warszawa Dworzec Zachodni.

  • Duration1 day 1h
  • Departstwice daily
  • Typical cost
    PLN 460($95)
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car
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Drive

Drive to Warsaw.

  • Duration14h 55m
  • Distance1,768km (1,098 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Lyon and Warsaw

There are several options for getting from Lyon to Warsaw by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around PLN 460 ($95) and will take around 1 day 1h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 45m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately PLN 1,825 ($380).

The distance between Lyon and Warsaw is around 1,399km (869 miles).

It takes around 3h 45m to get from Lyon and Warsaw by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 14h 55m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Lyon to Warsaw is to fly which takes around 3h 45m and will set you back approx PLN 1,825 ($380).

The cheapest way to travel between Lyon and Warsaw, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around PLN 460 ($95) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Lyon and Warsaw. It typically takes around 16h 30m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Lyon to Warsaw. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Berlin Hauptbahnhof and Rzepin. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 16h 30m.

TGV inOui, Deutsche Bahn, Swiss Railways, Austrian Railways (ÖBB) and PKP Intercity run train services between Lyon and Warsaw. Trains depart once daily and will take around 16h 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 Warsaw. It typically takes around 1 day 1h and departs twice daily.

Yes there is a direct bus service that runs between Lyon and Warsaw with no changeovers required. The bus runs twice daily and takes 1 day 1h.

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

Flights and Airlines

Yes you can fly from Lyon and Warsaw. Flights depart from Lyon (LYS) and arrive at Warsaw Chopin (WAW) - via Munich (MUC). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

There is no direct flight from Lyon to Warsaw. There is however a flight that goes via Munich (MUC). This services will take at least 3h 45m (not including layover time).

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

The closest major airport to Warsaw is Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW) (WAW) which is approximately 7km (4 miles) from Warsaw. Lublin Airport (LUZ) (LUZ) and Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG) (BZG) 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 Warsaw. The distance is around 1,768km (1,098 miles) by road and it will take around 14h 55m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Lyon to Warsaw is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 45m and will usually cost around PLN 1,825 ($380).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Lyon and Warsaw

Transport options from Lyon to Warsaw
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
3h 45m
PLN 1,825($380)
hourly1,399km (869 miles)
Train
16h 30m
PLN 1,225($255)
once daily1,850km (1,150 miles)
Bus
1 day 1h
PLN 460($95)
twice daily1,889km (1,174 miles)
Drive
14h 55m
PLN 1,530($315)
on demand1,768km (1,098 miles)

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Airports near Warsaw

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

WAW
Warsaw Chopin Airport (WAW)
International Airport
Distance
7km (4 miles) from Warsaw
LUZ
Lublin Airport (LUZ)
Domestic Airport
Distance
161km (100 miles) from Warsaw
BZG
Ignacy Jan Paderewski Airport (BZG)
Domestic Airport
Distance
226km (140 miles) from Warsaw