Rome2Rio

How to get fromChengdu to Lyonby subway, plane, car, or train

Find Transport to Lyon

See all options
QR code to download the Rome2Rio app

Download the Rome2Rio travel app

Scan QR code with your phone to download the app

Download on the App StoreGet it on Google Play

There are 7 ways to get from Chengdu to Lyon by subway, plane, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

  1. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    best
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane TFU - LYS
    19h 4m
    €337–969

  2. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Milano Malpensa Airport, train

    cheapest
    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane plane TFU - MXP
    3. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain train
    4. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    22h 2m
    €295–834

  3. Drive  10,007.2 km

    1. Drive from Chengdu to Lyoncar car 10,007.2 km
    4d 16h
    €1,832–2,646

  4. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane plane CTU - LYS
    21h 57m
    €357–1,218

  5. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane TFU - GVA
    3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    20h 50m
    €316–913

  6. Fly Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train

    1. Fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane plane CTU - GVA
    2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    22h 8m
    €376–1,162

  7. Subway to Chengdu Tianfu International Airport, fly to Basel, train

    1. Take the subway from Century City to Tianfu International Airport Northsubway subway
    2. Fly from Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Basel (BSL)plane plane TFU - BSL
    3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain train
    24h 15m
    €378–1,027

Chengdu Tianfu International Airport (TFU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) flights

Calendar9Weekly Planes
Duration15h 45mAverage Duration
Ticket€321Cheapest Price
See schedules

Comparing Your Travel Options

Map of how to get from Chengdu to Lyon.ExpandLaunch map view
  • Distance: 8,406 km
  • Duration: 19h 4m

What companies run services between Chengdu, China and Lyon, France?

China Southern Airlines, KLM, and six other airlines fly from Chengdu Shuangliu International Airport (CTU) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day.

Airlines
Train operators

Want to know more about travelling around France

Rome2Rio's Travel Guide series provide vital information for the global traveller. Filled with useful and timely travel information, the guides answer all the hard questions - such as 'How do I buy a ticket?', 'Should I book online before I travel? ', 'How much should I expect to pay?', 'Do the trains and buses have Wifi?' - to help you get the most out of your next trip.

Related travel guides