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

The cheapest way to get from Bochum to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 3m.

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

The fastest way to get from Bochum to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 1m and costs €90 - €260.

Is there a direct train between Bochum and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Bochum to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Bochum Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Paris Nord and Paris Gare De Lyon. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 2m.

How far is it from Bochum to Lyon?

The distance between Bochum and Lyon is 1057 km. The road distance is 773.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Bochum to Lyon without a car is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs €160 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 8h 2m to get from Bochum to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Bochum to Lyon train from?

Bochum to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Bochum Hbf station.

Train or bus from Bochum to Lyon?

The best way to get from Bochum to Lyon is to train via Paris which takes 8h 2m and costs €160 - €430. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €140 and takes 17h 3m.

Where does the Bochum to Lyon train arrive?

Bochum to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Köln Hbf station.

Can I drive from Bochum to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Bochum to Lyon is 774 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Bochum to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3764+ hotels available in Lyon.

Bochum to Lyon - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 ways to get from Bochum to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV, Trenitalia), bus, car, train, 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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Köln Hbftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Köln Hbf to Paris Nordtrain Tha
3. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
8h 2m
€165–425
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyonbus FlixBus N122
17h 3m
€66–132
Drive 773.6 km
1. Drive from Bochum to Lyoncar 773.6 km
7h 40m
€120–172
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
5h 1m
€93–254
Train
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 43 / ...
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
9h 42m
€175–254
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Koeln Messe/Deutztrain Re
2. Take the train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Kall Bftrain
3. Take the train from Kall Bf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Trier, Hauptbahnhof to Luxembourg, Gare Centraletrain Re / ...
5. Take the bus from Luxembourg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
17h 11m
€97–146
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Bochum Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 7m
€176–361

Bochum to Lyon by train

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8h 2mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,057.5 km
Duration: 8h 2m

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

You can take a train from Bochum Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Köln Hbf, Paris Nord, and Paris Gare De Lyon in around 8h 2m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Dortmund central bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €60–110 and the journey takes 15h 50m.

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