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How to get fromSão Paulo to Lyonby plane, bus, or train

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There are 5 ways to get from São Paulo to Lyon by plane, bus, or train

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  1. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane GRU - LYS
    16h 14m
    €457–1,024

  2. Bus to Viracopos/Campinas International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

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    1. Take the bus from Tietê Bus Terminal to Campinasbus bus
    2. Fly from Viracopos/Campinas International Airport (VCP) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane VCP - LYS
    19h 56m
    €402–1,325

  3. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane GRU - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    19h 19m
    €445–1,267

  4. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Paris Charles De Gaulle Airport (CDG)plane plane GRU - CDG
    2. Take the train from Aeroport Cdg2 Tgv Roissy to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    16h 11m
    €516–1,238

  5. Fly São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport, train

    1. Fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Clermont-Ferrand Auvergne Airport (CFE)plane plane GRU - CFE
    2. Take the train from Clermont Ferrand to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    20h 38m
    €837–2,975

São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar41Weekly Planes
Duration14h 56mAverage Duration
Ticket€349Cheapest Price
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  • Distance: 9,326.6 km
  • Duration: 16h 14m

What companies run services between São Paulo, Brazil and Lyon, France?

Royal Air Maroc, TAP Portugal, and five other airlines fly from São Paulo–Guarulhos International Airport (GRU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours.

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