Route guide

Strasbourg → Lyon

382 km · France to France · Fastest: 2h by train · Cheapest: €19+ by bus

How to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon

There are 3 ways to travel between Strasbourg and Lyon — compare duration, price and operators below.

🚄Train

€38–109

Duration: 2h 7m

via SNCF (TGV), Intercités

~5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger

🚌Bus

€19–47

Duration: 5h 28m

via FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus

~11 kg CO₂ per passenger

✈️Flight

Not practical for this route.

🚗Car

€46–84

Duration: 4h 15m

~65 kg CO₂ per passenger

Where they are on the map

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

Travel tips for this route

At 382 km this is a comfortable weekend trip — train or flight both work.
Direct or connecting trains cover this route. Advance fares (1–2 months out) drop prices significantly.
Both Strasbourg and Lyon are in France — no border crossing, single currency, single rail network.
Long-distance coaches (FlixBus and similar) are typically 30–50% cheaper than train, but 2–3× slower.

Strasbourg to Lyon — every option in detail

Strasbourg to Lyon by train

Trains between Strasbourg and Lyon run within the France national rail network. The typical end-to-end journey is around 2h 7m.

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

Train fares are dynamic — typical range is €38 to €109. Advance-purchase tickets (1–2 months ahead) almost always beat walk-up prices.

On routes under 600 km like this one, train often beats flight door-to-door once you factor in airport check-in and transfers.

Climate footprint: about 5.0 kg CO₂ per passenger by train vs roughly 60 kg by flight — taking the train saves ~55 kg on this distance.

Strasbourg to Lyon by bus

Long-distance coaches connect Strasbourg and Lyon with a typical journey of 5h 28m. Buses are usually the slowest mode for this corridor but consistently the cheapest.

Operators include FlixBus, BlaBlaCar Bus.

Fares start from around €19 when booked in advance, rising to €47 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.

Strasbourg to Lyon by flight

Flight is not a typical choice for this 382 km route.

Strasbourg to Lyon by car

The driving distance from Strasbourg to Lyon is approximately 440 km. At motorway speeds, plan on around 4h 15m of driving plus stops.

Fuel-only running cost is in the €46–84 range for a typical car. Toll roads may apply, especially in France, Italy, Spain, Austria and Switzerland — budget extra accordingly.

Climate footprint: approximately 65 kg CO₂ per passenger assuming 1.5 occupants per car.

About this route

The distance between Strasbourg and Lyon is approximately 382 kilometres. Direct or connecting trains link the two cities through the European rail network. 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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