The distance between Reykjavik and Lyon is around 2,725km (1,693 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 5h 40m.
We've found 2 different ways to get from Reykjavik to Lyon by plane and train. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Reykjavik if you're planning a return trip.
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Lyon (LYS).
Fly from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) to Geneva (GVA) then take the train to Lyon Part Dieu.
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There are several options for getting from Reykjavik to Lyon by plane and train. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €230 ($230) and will take around 5h 40m.
The distance between Reykjavik and Lyon is around 2,725km (1,693 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 2,625km (1,631 miles)
It takes around 5h 40m to get from Reykjavik and Lyon by plane.
The quickest way to get from Reykjavik to Lyon is to fly which takes around 5h 40m and will set you back approx €230 ($230).
The cheapest way to travel between Reykjavik and Lyon is to fly which will typically cost around €230 ($230) for a standard one-way ticket.
Yes you can fly from Reykjavik and Lyon. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) and arrive at Lyon (LYS) - via London Gatwick (LGW). The flight takes around 4h 45m.
There is no direct flight from Reykjavik to Lyon. There is however a flight that goes via London Gatwick (LGW). This services will take at least 5h 40m (not including layover time).
The flight from Reykjavik to Lyon typically takes around 4h 45m. Flights depart from Reykjavik Keflavik Nas (KEF) 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.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Reykjavik to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 5h 40m and will usually cost around €230 ($230).
Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
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Fly | 5h 40m | €230($230) | hourly | 2,725km (1,693 miles) |
Plane and Train | 6h 15m | €450($450) | every 3 hours | 2,864km (1,780 miles) |
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.