How to get from Strasbourg to Lyon
- 382 km as the crow flies
- Fastest: bus, 6h 45m
- 5 train departures a day with SNCF
Compare the train, bus and flight options. Then check them for your own date.
At a glance
Fastest
6h 45m
direct
Bus
€27
Calculated by Routavio, refreshed 9 Oct 2026
Start with the whole journey.
We compared the ways to travel from Strasbourg to Lyon. The most useful door-to-door route takes 6h 45m by bus with no transfer. The two cities are about 382 km apart in a straight line. The price and operators below come from a real route search.
This is the lowest fare we have recorded for this route in the last 14 days.
382 km
Which way suits you?
| Transport | Observed fare | Duration and scope | Detail |
|---|---|---|---|
| Flight | €505Older observation | 1h 10mFlight only | See Flight details |
| Train | €36Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 4h 05mdirect | See Train details |
| Bus | €19Omio catalogue, Oct 10 | 6h 45mdirect | See Bus details |
- Flight€505Older observation1h 10m · Flight onlySee Flight details
- Train€36Omio catalogue, Oct 104h 05m · directSee Train details
- Bus€19Omio catalogue, Oct 106h 45m · directSee Bus details
These figures were observed on different days. This table is not a live price ranking for your date.
Strasbourg to Lyon: cheapest or fastest?
All from the same recent search. Pick a tab: the legs, the timing and the difference from the others all change with it.
- 1Strasbourg → Lyon Saint-Exupérybus
FlixBus·6h 45m
The best balance of price and time we found on this route.
Which date should you go?
The amounts on each day are fares seen earlier, not live offers. A day with no figure is one we have not priced, not one without a service.
Departures from Strasbourg to Lyon
SNCF runs 5 scheduled departures a day, the first at 06:47 and the last at 16:15.
| Operator | Departures a day | First | Last |
|---|---|---|---|
| SNCFtrain | 5 | 06:47 | 16:15 |
| FlixBusbus | 3 | 01:20 | 21:35 |
| BlaBlaCar Busbus | 15 | — | — |
All departuresSNCF
- 06:47
- 09:04
- 13:05
- 13:37
- 16:15
All departuresFlixBus
- 01:20
- 05:40
- 21:35
Departure times come from operator timetables and are local time at the origin. Where a row shows no times, the frequency is the operator's own and the timetable is not published to us. Times can change on holidays and at short notice; confirm with the operator before you travel.
Departure and arrival
Ticket prices on this route
What each way of travelling costs, as the operator publishes it. These describe the route rather than a date you pick, and they refresh once a day. Booking opens at our partner Omio.
Omio last refreshed these on Sat, Oct 10
Operators seen on these journeys
FlixBusStrasbourg-Lyon Saint-ExupéryBook →
Twin JetStrasbourg Airport-Lyon Saint-ExupérySee live options and dates →
SNCFStrasbourg-LyonBook →On this route you travel with FlixBus, Twin Jet, SNCF; Routavio does not add a booking fee.
How the trip from Strasbourg to Lyon works
Start with a FlixBus bus from Strasbourg to Lyon Saint-Exupéry, about 6h 45m. In total it's roughly €27 over 6h 45m, direct, no transfers.
Strasbourg to Lyon: common questions
How long does it take to get from Strasbourg to Lyon?
The most useful route takes about 6h 45m by bus, with no transfer.
When is the first train from Strasbourg to Lyon?
The first train with SNCF leaves at 06:47 and the last at 16:15, according to the published timetable.
How many train departures a day are there from Strasbourg to Lyon?
5 a day with SNCF, between 06:47 and 16:15.
When is the first bus from Strasbourg to Lyon?
The first bus with FlixBus leaves at 01:20 and the last at 21:35, according to the published timetable.
How many bus departures a day are there from Strasbourg to Lyon?
3 a day with FlixBus, between 01:20 and 21:35.
How far is Lyon from Strasbourg?
About 382 km in a straight line. The real route on the ground or in the air is longer.
How much does Strasbourg to Lyon cost?
Our latest search put the route we recommend at €27. Other options on this page can cost less, and the exact fare depends on your travel date.
Which operators run Strasbourg to Lyon?
On this route you travel with FlixBus, Twin Jet, SNCF.
Can you get from Strasbourg to Lyon without flying?
Yes. A ground route by train takes about 3h 43m.
What is the cheapest way to get from Strasbourg to Lyon?
Usually a flexible date, or leaving from a nearby airport. A live search puts every option for your dates side by side.
Can I book directly?
Yes. Routavio sends you straight to the operator or an independent third-party provider. We never add a booking fee. The final fare and availability are confirmed by that provider.
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Sources and method
Routes are calculated by Routavio's multimodal engine from operator timetables and flight data. Durations come from timetables, and prices are the most recent observation, not a guarantee.
Operators: FlixBus
Route calculated: 9 Oct 2026