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

The cheapest way to get from Bamberg to Lyon is to bus which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bamberg to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 45m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Bamberg and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Bamberg train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Bamberg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bamberg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bamberg and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Würzburg Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 25m.

How far is it from Bamberg to Lyon?

The distance between Bamberg and Lyon is 940 km. The road distance is 798.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Bamberg to Lyon without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 25m and costs €140 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 10h 25m to get from Bamberg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Lyon bus from?

Bamberg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Bamberg train station.

Where do I catch the Bamberg to Lyon train from?

Bamberg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Bamberg station.

Train or bus from Bamberg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bamberg to Lyon is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 25m and costs €140 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €100 and takes 13h 15m.

Where does the Bamberg to Lyon bus arrive?

Bamberg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Bamberg to Lyon train arrive?

Bamberg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Würzburg Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bamberg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bamberg to Lyon is 798 km. It takes approximately 7h 43m to drive from Bamberg to Lyon.

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

Book your Bamberg to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Bamberg to Lyon?

Book your Bamberg to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3765+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bamberg to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Bamberg 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 via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 20 / ...
4. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
5. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
10h 25m
€149–361
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to Lyonbus N1326
13h 15m
€55–100
Drive 798.4 km
1. Drive from Bamberg to Lyoncar 798.4 km
7h 43m
€124–180
Train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Nürnberg Hbftrain
2. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
6h 56m
€98–294
Train
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 37m
€170–332
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Wuerzburg Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain Re
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the bus from Karlsruhe - Central Station South Side to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
15h 1m
€95–168
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Bamberg to Würzburg Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 8m
€169–391
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bamberg to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 45m
€154–360

Bamberg to Lyon by train

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10h 25mAverage Duration

€149Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.4 km
Duration: 10h 25m

What companies run services between Bamberg, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Bamberg to Lyon Part Dieu via Würzburg Hbf, Frankfurt, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 10h 25m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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