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

The cheapest way to get from Chemnitz to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 15h 20m.

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

The fastest way to get from Chemnitz to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 6h 56m and costs €80 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Chemnitz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Chemnitz station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz central bus station and arriving at Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 20m.

Is there a direct train between Chemnitz and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Chemnitz to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 45m.

How far is it from Chemnitz to Lyon?

The distance between Chemnitz and Lyon is 1003 km. The road distance is 1008.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Lyon without a car is to train via Leipzig which takes 11h 45m and costs €150 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 56m to get from Chemnitz to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Lyon bus from?

Chemnitz to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Chemnitz central bus station.

Where do I catch the Chemnitz to Lyon train from?

Chemnitz to Lyon train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, depart from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof station.

Train or bus from Chemnitz to Lyon?

The best way to get from Chemnitz to Lyon is to train via Leipzig which takes 11h 45m and costs €150 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 15h 20m.

Where does the Chemnitz to Lyon bus arrive?

Chemnitz to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Chemnitz to Lyon train arrive?

Chemnitz to Lyon train services, operated by Mitteldeutsche Regiobahn, arrive at Leipzig Hbf station.

Can I drive from Chemnitz to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Chemnitz to Lyon is 1008 km. It takes approximately 9h 20m to drive from Chemnitz to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Chemnitz to Lyon by bus, plane, train, car, 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.

Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
6h 56m
€81–224
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1230 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
15h 20m
€48–81
Train via Leipzig
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain Re6
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
4. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 45m
€158–286
Drive 1,008.1 km
1. Drive from Chemnitz to Lyoncar 1,008.1 km
9h 20m
€153–221
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Dresden Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
7h 30m
€180–401
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane PRG - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 41m
€79–228
Train
1. Take the train from Glauchau, Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain Re1
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 17m
€149–364
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Hof Hbftrain Re3
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Regensburg Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
17h 55m
€108–162

Chemnitz to Lyon by train

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11h 45mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,003.3 km
Duration: 6h 56m

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

You can take a train from Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 45m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station in around 15h 20m.

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