How to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon, France

The distance between Strasbourg and Lyon is around 399km (248 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 1h 35m.

4 routes found

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

  • Duration1h 35m
  • Flight time1hr
  • Typical cost
    €255($255)
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Train

Take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration3h 55m
  • Departsevery 3 hours
  • Typical cost
    €95($95)
Operated byTGV inOui+ 2 others
💰 Cheapest
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Bus

Take the bus to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

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

Drive to Lyon.

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

There are several options for getting from Strasbourg to Lyon 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 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €255 ($255).

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

It takes around 3h 55m to get from Strasbourg and Lyon by train. If you are travelling by car it will take around 4h 35m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon is to fly which takes around 1h 35m and will set you back approx €255 ($255).

The cheapest way to travel between Strasbourg and Lyon, 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 Strasbourg and Lyon. It typically takes around 3h 55m and departs every 4 hours.

Yes there is a direct train service that runs between Strasbourg and Lyon with no changeovers required. The train runs every 4 hours and takes 3h 55m.

TGV inOui run train services between Strasbourg and Lyon. Trains depart every 4 hours and will take around 3h 55m, 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 Strasbourg and Lyon. It typically takes around 6h 35m and departs every 20 mins.

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

Blablabus, FlixBus and RegioJet run regular bus services between Strasbourg and Lyon. 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 Strasbourg and Lyon. Flights depart from Strasbourg (SXB) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 1hr.

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

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

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

The closest major airport to Lyon is Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) (LYS) which is approximately 20km (12 miles) from Lyon. Dole-Jura Airport (DLE) (DLE) and Aurillac Airport (AUR) (AUR) 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 Strasbourg and Lyon. 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 Strasbourg to Lyon is to take the train which takes, on average, 3h 55m and will usually cost around €95 ($95).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Strasbourg and Lyon

Transport options from Strasbourg to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly
1h 35m
€255($255)
every 30 mins399km (248 miles)
Train
3h 55m
€95($95)
every 3 hours504km (313 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 Lyon

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

LYS
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
International Airport
Distance
20km (12 miles) from Lyon
DLE
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
Domestic Airport
Distance
150km (93 miles) from Lyon
AUR
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
Domestic Airport
Distance
212km (131 miles) from Lyon