How to travel from Stockholm to Lyon, France

The distance between Stockholm and Lyon is around 1,828km (1,136 miles) and the quickest way to get there is to fly which takes around 3h 35m.

6 routes found

We've found 6 different ways to get from Stockholm to Lyon 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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🚀 Fastest
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plane
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Fly

Fly from Stockholm (ARN) to Lyon (LYS).

  • Duration3h 35m
  • Flight time2h 50m
  • Typical cost
    €215($215)
Operated by

Norwegian Air International

+ 8 others

1 similiar route

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4 x train
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Train

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

  • Duration19hrs
  • Departsonce daily
  • Typical cost
    €375($375)
Operated by

Multiple train operators

1 similiar route

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💰 Cheapest
3
3 x bus
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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
    €130($130)
4
car
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Drive

Drive to Lyon.

  • Duration21hrs
  • Distance2,292km (1,424 miles)
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Frequently asked questionsabout travel between Stockholm and Lyon

There are several options for getting from Stockholm to Lyon by plane, train, bus and car. The cheapest option is to take the bus which costs around €130 ($130) and will take around 1 day 9h. If you need to get there more quickly, you can fly and arrive in approximately 3h 35m, though it is a bit more costly at approximately €215 ($215).

The distance between Stockholm and Lyon is around 1,828km (1,136 miles). In a direct line (as the crow flies), the distance is 1,747km (1,086 miles)

It takes around 3h 35m to get from Stockholm and Lyon by plane. If you are travelling by car it will take around 21hrs to drive there.

The quickest way to get from Stockholm to Lyon is to fly which takes around 3h 35m and will set you back approx €215 ($215).

The cheapest way to travel between Stockholm and Lyon, if you exclude driving, is to take the bus which will typically cost around €130 ($130) for a standard one-way ticket.

Train travel

Yes there is a train service that runs between Stockholm and Lyon. It typically takes around 19hrs and departs once daily.

There are no direct train services that runs from Stockholm to Lyon. However, you can instead can take several connecting trains with a changeover in København H, Hamburg Hbf and Baden-Baden. These services run once daily and will take a minimum of 19hrs.

Swedish Railways, Danish Railways, Deutsche Bahn, Snälltåget, TGV inOui and Swiss Railways run train services between Stockholm and Lyon. Trains depart once daily and will take around 19hrs, 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 Stockholm and Lyon. It typically takes around 1 day 9h and departs once daily.

There are no direct bus services that runs from Stockholm 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 Stockholm 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

Yes you can fly from Stockholm and Lyon. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and arrive at Lyon (LYS). The flight takes around 2h 50m.

Yes there is a direct flight between Stockholm and Lyon with no stop-overs required. Flights typically take around 2h 50m.

Norwegian Air International, Transavia France, Lufthansa, KLM, Air France, Scandinavian Airlines, Austrian Airlines, British Airways and Eurowings fly between Stockholm and Lyon. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) and and arrive into Lyon (LYS). These flights usually take around 2h 50m.

The flight from Stockholm to Lyon typically takes around 2h 50m. Flights depart from Stockholm (ARN) 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 Stockholm and Lyon. The distance is around 2,292km (1,424 miles) by road and it will take around 21hrs in normal traffic conditons.

If you don't have a car, the easiest way to get from Stockholm to Lyon is to fly which takes, on average, 3h 35m and will usually cost around €215 ($215).

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Compare travel optionsbetween Stockholm and Lyon

Transport options from Stockholm to Lyon
Transport optionDurationCostFrequencyDistance
Fly + 1 similar
3h 35m
€215($215)
every 20 mins1,828km (1,136 miles)
Fly to Lyon (LYS)4h 15m
€275($275)
hourly1,874km (1,165 miles)
Train + 1 similar
19hrs
€375($375)
once daily2,327km (1,446 miles)
Train via Hamburg Hbf23h 25m
€335($335)
3 times a week2,208km (1,372 miles)
Bus
1 day 9h
€130($130)
once daily2,395km (1,488 miles)
Drive
21hrs
€430($430)
on demand2,292km (1,424 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