Cities Near Lyon
Cities near Lyon, France: 10 notable destinations within day-trip and weekend range, including Annecy, Pérouges, Vienne. Compare distance, drive time and flight time, with day-trip and getaway ideas.
The closest notable city to Lyon, France is Annecy, about 63 mi (101 km) away — roughly 1 hr 52 min by road. Below, 10 nearby cities are ranked by distance, with real drive and flight estimates and whether each works best as a day trip or an overnight getaway.
| City | Distance | Drive | Flight | Best for |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| AnnecyThe 'Venice of the Alps' and its lake | 63 mi / 101 km | 1 hr 52 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| PérougesWalled medieval village | 19 mi / 31 km | 37 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| VienneRoman temple and theatre | 16 mi / 25 km | 30 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| BeauneCapital of Burgundy wine | 88 mi / 142 km | 2 hr 3 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| GrenobleAlpine city and its bastille | 58 mi / 93 km | 1 hr 43 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Saint-Étienne | 31 mi / 50 km | 1 hr | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Chambéry | 53 mi / 86 km | 1 hr 36 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Valence | 57 mi / 92 km | 1 hr 42 min | Drive/rail | Day trip |
| Geneva | 70 mi / 112 km | 2 hr 5 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
| Clermont-Ferrand | 85 mi / 137 km | 1 hr 58 min | Drive/rail | Day trip / overnight |
Day trips from Lyon
Within about 100 miles and easy to visit in a day: Annecy, Pérouges, Vienne, Beaune, Grenoble. These are close enough to go and return without an overnight stay.
Getting around
Nearby cities are usually quickest by car or train; for the longer hops a regional flight can save time. Tap any city above for its full distance, driving-time and flight-time breakdown, or plan a specific route with the tools below.
Frequently asked questions
Notable cities near Lyon include Annecy, Pérouges, Vienne, Beaune, Grenoble. The closest is Annecy, about 63 miles (101 km) away. The table above lists each with its distance, drive time and best use.