What is the cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lyon?

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €30 - €50 and takes 6h 30m.

What is the fastest way to get from Alsace to Lyon?

The fastest way to get from Alsace to Lyon is to fly which takes 3h 52m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Alsace and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Alsace to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Scherwiller and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Selestat and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 4h 49m.

How far is it from Alsace to Lyon?

The distance between Alsace and Lyon is 458 km. The road distance is 417.9 km.

How do I travel from Alsace to Lyon without a car?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €95.

How long does it take to get from Alsace to Lyon?

It takes approximately 4h 49m to get from Alsace to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lyon train from?

Alsace to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), depart from Selestat station.

Train, bus or fly from Alsace to Lyon?

The best way to get from Alsace to Lyon is to train which takes 4h 49m and costs €70 - €95. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 3h 52m, you could also bus, which costs €35 - €55 and takes 7h 30m.

Where does the Alsace to Lyon train arrive?

Alsace to Lyon train services, operated by Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Mulhouse Ville station.

Can I drive from Alsace to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Alsace to Lyon is 418 km. It takes approximately 4h 40m to drive from Alsace to Lyon.

How do I get a train ticket from Alsace to Lyon?

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3726+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alsace to Lyon - 6 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 6 ways to get from Alsace to Lyon by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
4h 49m
€73–94
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Mulhouse to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135 / ...
6h 30m
€33–50
Drive 417.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Lyoncar 417.9 km
4h 40m
€63–91
Fly
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3h 52m
€107–249
Train via Dambach
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
5h 8m
€55–105
Bus
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 30m
€36–53

Alsace to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

4h 49mAverage Duration

€73Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.5 km
Duration: 4h 49m

What companies run services between Alsace, France and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Lyon Part Dieu via Selestat and Mulhouse Ville in around 4h 49m. Alternatively, Twin Jet flies from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) twice daily.

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