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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lyon is to bus which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 14m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Prague Florenc Central Bus Station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Dresden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Dresden to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dresden Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 15m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lyon?

The distance between Dresden and Lyon is 913 km. The road distance is 1078.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Dresden to Lyon without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 12h 15m and costs €200 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 6h 47m to get from Dresden to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Dresden to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Dresden to Lyon?

The best way to get from Dresden to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 47m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can train via Frankfurt am Main, which costs €200 - €420 and takes 12h 15m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €130 and takes 18h 30m.

Where does the Dresden to Lyon bus arrive?

Dresden to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Praha, ÚAN Florenc station.

Where does the Dresden to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Dresden to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Lyon is 1079 km. It takes approximately 9h 56m to drive from Dresden to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Dresden to Lyon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 11 ways to get from Dresden to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, car, train, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Dresden Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
6h 47m
€177–468
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague Florenc Central Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
18h 30m
€77–127
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain 55 / ...
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain 28 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain 12 / ...
4. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82 / ...
5. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
12h 15m
€200–413
Drive 1,078.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lyoncar 1,078.8 km
9h 56m
€172–248
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen BERtrain
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane BER - LYS
6h 14m
€122–316
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Dresden to Praha Hlavní nádražíbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
6h 45m
€88–270
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEJ - LYS
7h 58m
€126–386
Fly Dresden Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane DRS - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 45m
€182–420
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Freiburg im Breisgau Train Stationtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
14h 52m
€210–409
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
19h 45m
€102–157
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dresden to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the cartrain from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
16h 31m
€203–282

Dresden to Lyon by train

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Leipzig Hbf, Erfurt Hbf, Frankfurt, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 15m.

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