How to travel from Dublin to Lyon, France
The distance between Dublin and Lyon is around 1,216km (755 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 2h 55m.
6 routes found
We've found 6 different ways to get from Dublin to Lyon by plane, train, ferry and car. The recommended routes, which include information on duration, ticket price, and level of difficulty, can be found below.
👋 Also check out Lyon → Dublin if you're planning a return trip.
Fly
Fly from Dublin (DUB) to Lyon (LYS).
- Duration2h 55m
- Flight time2h 15m
- Typical cost€225($225)
Aer Lingus
+ 3 others1 similiar route
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Ferry and Train
Take a ferry to Holyhead then take the train to Chester, London Euston then Marne La Vallee Chessy and then to Lyon Part Dieu.
- Duration12h 5m
- Departs4 times a week
- Typical cost€730($735)
Multiple operators
2 similiar routes
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Ferry and Car
Take a ferry to Cherbourg then drive to Lyon.
- Duration1 day 2h
- Departs3 times a week
- Typical cost€285($285)
Multiple operators
Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Dublin and Lyon
Popular questions
There are several options for getting from Dublin to Lyon by plane, train, ferry and car. The cheapest option is to fly which costs around €225 ($225) and will take around 2h 55m.
The distance between Dublin and Lyon is around 1,216km (755 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,161km (721 miles)
It takes around 2h 55m to get from Dublin and Lyon by plane.
The quickest way to get from Dublin to Lyon is to fly which takes around 2h 55m and will set you back approx €225 ($225).
The cheapest way to travel between Dublin and Lyon is to fly which will typically cost around €225 ($225) for a standard one-way ticket.
Train travel
There is no train service that runs between Dublin and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Bus travel
Sorry, looks like there is no bus service that runs between Dublin and Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
Flights and Airlines
Yes you can fly from Dublin and Lyon. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 15m.
Yes there is a direct flight between Dublin and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 15m.
Aer Lingus, Lufthansa, British Airways and Air France fly between Dublin and Lyon. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 2h 15m.
The flight from Dublin to Lyon typically takes around 2h 15m. Flights depart from Dublin (DUB) 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
No, its not really possible or feasible to drive from Dublin to Lyon. We recommend that you fly from Dublin (DUB) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 2h 55m.
If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Dublin to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 2h 55m and will usually cost around €225 ($225).
Compare travel optionsbetween Dublin and Lyon
| Transport option | Duration | Cost | Frequency | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Fly + 1 similar | 2h 55m | €225($225) | every 30 mins | 1,216km (755 miles) |
| Plane and Train | 4h 40m | €330($330) | every 3 hours | 1,373km (853 miles) |
Ferry and Train + 2 similar | 12h 5m | €730($735) | 4 times a week | 1,443km (896 miles) |
| Ferry to Cherbourg, train | 24h 20m | €435($435) | 3 times a week | 1,508km (937 miles) |
| Train and Ferry | 1 day 5h | €525($525) | once a week | 1,610km (1,000 miles) |
Ferry and Car | 1 day 2h | €285($285) | 3 times a week | 1,520km (945 miles) |
Top Carriersoperating between Dublin and Lyon
Train operators
Transport for Wales
Eurostar
Airlines
Aer Lingus
Ferry operators
Irish Ferries
Stena Line
Airports near Lyon
The following major airports near Lyon offer regular flights to various popular destinations within France and internationally.
Lyon-Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)
- Distance
- 20km (12 miles) from Lyon
Dole-Jura Airport (DLE)
- Distance
- 150km (93 miles) from Lyon
Aurillac Airport (AUR)
- Distance
- 212km (131 miles) from Lyon