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

The cheapest way to get from Alsace to Lyon is to bus which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m.

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 51m and costs €120 - €270.

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 47m.

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 47m and costs €75 - €170.

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

It takes approximately 4h 47m 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 47m and costs €75 - €170. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €65 and takes 7h 5m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €270 and takes 3h 51m.

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 41m 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 1370+ hotels available in Lyon.

Alsace to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 5 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 47m
€76–164
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Colmar to Lyonbus N720 / ...
7h 5m
€31–63
Drive 416.9 km
1. Drive from Alsace to Lyoncar 416.9 km
4h 41m
€64–92
Fly
1. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
3h 51m
€122–269
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 10m
€91–153

Alsace to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

4h 47mAverage Duration

€76Cheapest Price

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Distance: 458.8 km
Duration: 4h 47m

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 47m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Colmar to Lyon 4 times a day. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 5h 25m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route twice daily.

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