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

The cheapest way to get from Salzburg to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 29m.

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

The fastest way to get from Salzburg to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €140 - €390.

Is there a direct bus between Salzburg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Salzburg to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Rathaus and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Salzburg South and Munich Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 29m.

Is there a direct train between Salzburg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Salzburg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Salzburg Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 17m.

How far is it from Salzburg to Lyon?

The distance between Salzburg and Lyon is 675 km. The road distance is 857.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Salzburg to Lyon without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 11h 17m and costs €180 - €360.

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

It takes approximately 6h 20m to get from Salzburg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Salzburg to Lyon train from?

Salzburg to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, depart from Salzburg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Salzburg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Salzburg to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 20m and costs €140 - €390. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs €180 - €360 and takes 11h 17m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €95 and takes 14h 29m.

Where does the Salzburg to Lyon bus arrive?

Salzburg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus station.

Where does the Salzburg to Lyon train arrive?

Salzburg to Lyon train services, operated by WESTbahn Gmbh, arrive at Stuttgart Hbf station.

Can I drive from Salzburg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Salzburg to Lyon is 857 km. It takes approximately 8h 47m to drive from Salzburg to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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There are 7 ways to get from Salzburg to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, or train

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Fly from Salzburg Airport
best
1. Fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SZG - LYS
6h 20m
€149–389
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Salzburg South to Munich central bus stationbus N981 / ...
2. Take the bus from Munich Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
14h 29m
€59–93
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain 962 / ...
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 17m
€186–351
Drive 857.3 km
1. Drive from Salzburg to Lyoncar 857.3 km
8h 47m
€145–209
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Muenchen Osttrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 42m
€156–344
Train
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to St. Gallen(Ch)train Rjx / ...
2. Take the train from St. Gallen to Lausannetrain Ic5 / ...
3. Take the train from Lausanne to Annemassetrain
4. Take the train from Annemasse to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
13h 46m
€198–312
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Salzburg Hbf to Grafing Bahnhoftrain Re
2. Take the bus from Munich central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
16h 41m
€81–165

Salzburg to Lyon by train

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Distance: 675.1 km
Duration: 6h 20m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and four other airlines fly from Salzburg Airport (SZG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Salzburg Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Stuttgart Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 11h 17m.

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