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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lyon is to bus via Bourg-en-Bresse which costs €35 - €55 and takes 10h 25m.

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 €120 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Alsace and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Alsace to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Dambach and arriving at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station via Colmar. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 15m.

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 28m.

How far is it from Alsace to Lyon?

The distance between Alsace and Lyon is 459 km. The road distance is 416.9 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 28m and costs €75 - €150.

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

It takes approximately 4h 28m to get from Alsace to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Alsace to Lyon bus from?

Alsace to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Colmar station.

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 28m and costs €75 - €150. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 7h 15m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €310 and takes 3h 52m.

Where does the Alsace to Lyon bus arrive?

Alsace to Lyon bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

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 417 km. It takes approximately 4h 42m 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 3923+ hotels available in Lyon.

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There are 5 ways to get from Alsace to Lyon by train (TGV), bus, car, or plane

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Selestat to Mulhouse Villetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
4h 28m
€77–141
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
7h 15m
€31–57
Drive 416.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Lyoncar 416.9 km
4h 42m
€67–96
Fly
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3h 52m
€123–308
Bus via Bourg-en-Bresse
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Bourg-en-Bressebus 720
2. Take the bus from Sncf to Pont Guillotierebus A32
10h 25m
€35–55

Alsace to Lyon by train

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Distance: 458.8 km
Duration: 4h 28m

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

You can take a train from Scherwiller to Lyon Part Dieu via Selestat and Mulhouse Ville in around 4h 28m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Colmar to Lyon - Gerland Bus Station twice daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 45m. FlixBus also services this route twice daily.

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