How to travel from Oslo to Lyon, France

The distance between Oslo and Lyon is around 1,759km (1,093 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Oslo to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, 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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Train and Plane

Take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration4h 10m
  • Flight time3h 20m
  • Typical cost
    €265($265)
Operated by

Multiple operators

1 similiar route

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Train

Take the train to Göteborg Centralstation, København H, Hamburg Hbf then Baden-Baden and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration21h 20m
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €430($430)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

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Bus

Take the bus to Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB then Paris and then to Lyon Perrache.

  • Duration1 day 9h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €125($125)
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Ferry and Train

Take a ferry to Kiel Norwegen-Kai then take the train to Basel SBB and then to Lyon Part Dieu.

  • Duration1 day 7h
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €305($305)
Operated by

Multiple operators

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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration20h 40m
  • Distance2,242km (1,393 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Oslo and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Oslo to Lyon by train, plane, ferry, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €125 ($125) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can take the train and then fly and arrive in approximately 4h 10m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €265 ($265).

The distance between Oslo and Lyon is around 1,759km (1,093 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,622km (1,008 miles)

It takes around 4h 10m to get from Oslo and Lyon by train and plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 20h 40m to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Oslo to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes around 4h 10m and will set you back approx €265 ($265).

The cheapest way to travel between Oslo and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €125 ($125) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Oslo and Lyon. It typically takes around 21h 20m and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Oslo to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in Göteborg Centralstation, København H, Hamburg Hbf and Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 21h 20m.

Tågkompaniet, Norwegian Railways, Öresundståg, Skånetrafiken, Danish Railways and Deutsche Bahn run train services between Oslo and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 21h 20m, 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 Oslo and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Oslo to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting buses with changeovers in Hamburg Hauptbahnhof/ZOB and Paris. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 1 day 9h.

FlixBus and Blablabus run regular bus services between Oslo and Lyon. Buses run once daily and take around 1 day 9h on average but will vary depending on you book with.

Flights and Airlines

It doesn't look like you can fly directly from Oslo to Lyon. We recommend that you take the train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon then fly from Oslo (OSL) to Lyon (LYS). instead which will take 4h 10m.

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 Oslo and Lyon. The distance is around 2,242km (1,393 miles) by road and it will take around 20h 40m in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Oslo to Lyon is to take the train and then fly which takes, on average, 4h 10m and will usually cost around €265 ($265).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Oslo and Lyon

Transport options from Oslo to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Train and Plane + 1 similar
4h 10m
€265($265)
every 20 mins1,759km (1,093 miles)
Train to Oslo lufthavn stasjon, plane5h 10m
€395($395)
every 3 hours1,802km (1,120 miles)
Train
21h 20m
€430($430)
once daily2,364km (1,469 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
€125($125)
once daily2,331km (1,449 miles)
Ferry and Train
1 day 7h
€305($305)
once daily2,039km (1,267 miles)
Drive
20h 40m
€480($485)
on demand2,242km (1,393 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