More cities in one trip from Lyon
Lyon (France) is a great base for seeing several cities in one trip: direct low-cost flights arrive from 96 airports, and FlixBus links it directly to 8 cities within about five hours. 2 of them are in another country (Italy, Switzerland). The most searched are Turin, Grenoble and Montpellier; the quickest to reach is Grenoble, about 1 h 20 min away. Below you'll find two ready-made loops, with nights split and travel times.
Updated on 28 October 2026
- 8 nearby cities by bus
- 96 airports with direct flights
- 3 countries
Nearby cities by bus from Lyon
Cities with a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection, most searched first. The time shown is the fastest direct ride we found on a typical day: times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
| City | Distance | Approx. time | Transport |
|---|---|---|---|
| Turin · Italy | 234 km | 4 h 10 min | Bus |
| Grenoble · France | 94 km | 1 h 20 min | Bus |
| Montpellier · France | 250 km | 3 h 50 min | Bus |
| Geneva · Switzerland | 112 km | 2 h 20 min | Bus |
| Clermont-Ferrand · France | 137 km | 2 h 5 min | Bus |
| Nîmes · France | 217 km | 3 h | Bus |
| Lausanne · Switzerland | 162 km | 3 h 25 min | Bus |
| Dijon · France | 175 km | 2 h 35 min | Bus |
Loop trips from Lyon
Land in Lyon, get around by bus and come back here for your return flight. The nights are just a suggestion, and the loop works the other way round too.
Lyon → Grenoble → Geneva → Lyon
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lyon, 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Geneva
- About 6 h 30 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lyon → Grenoble | 1 h 20 min |
| Grenoble → Geneva | 2 h 50 min |
| Geneva → Lyon | 2 h 20 min |
Lyon → Turin → Grenoble → Lyon
- 5 nights in total: 2 nights in Lyon, 2 nights in Turin, 1 night in Grenoble
- About 8 h 40 min of travel in total, over three legs.
| Leg | Approx. time |
|---|---|
| Lyon → Turin | 4 h 10 min |
| Turin → Grenoble | 3 h 10 min |
| Grenoble → Lyon | 1 h 20 min |
Bus and flight are separate tickets: on the day of your flight, leave at least three hours between the bus arriving and the flight leaving.
Saily →Airport transferHandy when you land at night or the airport is far from the centre.
Kiwitaxi →Luggage storage in LyonFor the hours between check-out and your flight home.
Radical Storage →Museums and attractions in LyonEntry tickets, often skipping the queue.
Tiqets →Direct low-cost flights to Lyon
Airports with direct flights to Lyon, by country. Some routes are seasonal only.
Spain 13
AlicanteBarcelonaFuerteventuraGran CanariaIbizaLanzaroteMadridMalagaMenorcaPalmaSevillaTenerifeValencia
Algeria 6
AlgiersBejaiaConstantineOranSétifTlemcen
United Kingdom 6
Egitto 4
Tunisia 3
DjerbaMonastirTunis
Cape Verde 2
PraiaSal
Saudi Arabia 2
JeddahMadinah
Türkiye (Turkey) 2
AdaliaIzmir
Albania 1
Armenia 1
Czech Republic 1
Finland 1
Georgia 1
Germany 1
Hungary 1
Islanda 1
Israele 1
Kosovo 1
Lebanon 1
Beirut
Romania 1
Senegal 1
Dakar
FAQ
Which cities can you reach by bus from Lyon?
With a direct FlixBus or FlixTrain connection: Turin, Grenoble, Montpellier, Geneva, Clermont-Ferrand, Nîmes, Lausanne and Dijon. Times are approximate, so check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How long is the bus from Lyon to Turin?
About 4 h 10 min on the fastest direct ride we found, over 234 km. Check schedules and prices on the FlixBus website.
How many nights do you need for a multi-city loop from Lyon?
For Lyon, Grenoble and Geneva, about 5 nights is enough (2 nights in Lyon, 2 nights in Grenoble, 1 night in Geneva), with about 6 h 30 min of travel in total.
Which airports have direct low-cost flights to Lyon?
From 96 airports in 28 countries, including London, Bucharest and Rome. With a FlyDown watch you get an alert when a flight to Lyon is cheap.