Route guide

Lyon → Vienna

915 km · France to Austria · Fastest: 4h by flight · Cheapest: €32+ by bus

How to travel from Lyon to Vienna

There are 4 ways to travel between Lyon and Vienna — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€70–205

Duration: 7h 38m

via SNCF (TGV), Intercités, ÖBB (Railjet)

~13 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€32–84

Duration: 13h 5m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~26 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

€72–230

Duration: 3h 43m

via Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Austrian Airlines

~143 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚗Car

€110–201

Duration: 10h 10m

~156 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

Lyon and Vienna highlighted among the 50 European cities we cover. Map is schematic, not to scale.

Travel tips for this route

At 915 km it's a longer journey — overnight stay strongly recommended.
Both train and flight options exist. Trains often beat flights door-to-door under 600 km once you count airport overhead.
This route crosses from France into Austria. Check passport/ID requirements with your operator before booking.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Lyon to Vienna — every option in detail

Lyon to Vienna by train

Trains link Lyon (France) and Vienna (Austria) through the European rail network. Most journeys take around 7h 38m including one or two connections at major hubs.

Operators on this corridor include SNCF (TGV), Intercités, ÖBB (Railjet).

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €70 to €205. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

Climate footprint: about 13 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 143 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~130 kg on this distance.

Lyon to Vienna by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Lyon and Vienna with a typical journey of 13h 5m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €32 when booked in advance, rising to €84 for last-minute travel.

Most modern coaches offer Wi-Fi, USB charging and reclining seats. Overnight services exist on longer corridors and can save a hotel night.

Lyon to Vienna by flight

Flights between Lyon and Vienna take around 1h in the air, but plan on roughly 3h 43m door-to-door once you add airport transfers, check-in and security.

Airlines on this route include Ryanair, easyJet, Air France, Austrian Airlines.

Typical fare range is €72–230. Low-cost carriers offer the cheapest base fares but charge separately for bags and seat selection.

Climate footprint: approximately 143 kg CO₂ per passenger for this flight.

Lyon to Vienna by car

The driving distance from Lyon to Vienna is approximately 1053 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 10h 10m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €110–201 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Crossing the France–Austria border by car is straightforward within the Schengen Area; check current rules with the operator or border authority if either country is outside it.

Climate footprint: approximately 156 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Lyon and Vienna is approximately 915 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. Both cities have international airports with regular flight service. Long-distance coaches offer a budget-friendly alternative on this route. Estimates below reflect typical operator schedules and fare ranges; book in advance for the best prices.

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