What is the cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vienna?

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to bus and night train which costs €70 - €100 and takes 15h 16m.

What is the fastest way to get from Lyon to Vienna?

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Vienna?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Vienna Erdberg. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 17h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Vienna?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Vienna. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Wien Westbahnhof via Strasbourg, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Vienna?

The distance between Lyon and Vienna is 952 km. The road distance is 1115.2 km.

How do I travel from Lyon to Vienna without a car?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vienna without a car is to train via Salzburg which takes 13h 35m and costs €220 - €750.

How long does it take to get from Lyon to Vienna?

It takes approximately 4h 56m to get from Lyon to Vienna, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vienna bus from?

Lyon to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Vienna train from?

Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Vienna?

The best way to get from Lyon to Vienna is to fly which takes 4h 56m and costs €95 - €300. Alternatively, you can train via Salzburg, which costs €220 - €750 and takes 13h 35m, you could also bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 17h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Vienna bus arrive?

Lyon to Vienna bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Vienna Erdberg station.

Where does the Lyon to Vienna train arrive?

Lyon to Vienna train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Vienna?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Vienna is 1115 km. It takes approximately 11h 23m to drive from Lyon to Vienna.

How do I get a train ticket from Lyon to Vienna?

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How do I get a bus ticket from Lyon to Vienna?

Book your Lyon to Vienna bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Vienna?

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Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane LYS - VIE
4h 56m
€95–292
Bus, night train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Munich Central Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
2. Take the nighttrain from Muenchen Ost to Wien Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 16m
€73–100
Train via Salzburg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Salzburg Hauptbahnhoftrain 90 / ...
5. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to Wien Westbahnhoftrain Drf / ...
13h 35m
€226–718
Drive 1,115.2 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Viennacar 1,115.2 km
11h 23m
€182–263
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Vienna International Airport (VIE)plane GVA - VIE
6h 46m
€122–314
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to Zürich HBtrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Zuerich Hb to Wien Hbftrain Rjx
15h 35m
€221–492
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Vienna Erdbergbus FlixBus N882 / ...
17h 10m
€85–140

Lyon to Vienna by train

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13h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 952.1 km
Duration: 4h 56m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Vienna, Austria?

Austrian Airlines, Lufthansa City, and Lufthansa fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Vienna International Airport (VIE) twice daily. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Wien Westbahnhof via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, München Hbf, and Salzburg Hauptbahnhof in around 13h 35m.

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