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 €80 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.

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 - €290.

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 Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 18h 40m.

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 Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 40m.

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 Erfurt which takes 11h 40m and costs €200 - €500.

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 €150 - €490. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €200 - €500 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €80 - €130 and takes 18h 40m.

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 Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Dresden to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Dresden to Lyon is 1079 km. It takes approximately 9h 55m 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 - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Dresden to Lyon by plane, train, bus, car, car train, or train (Trenitalia, TGV)

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

Fly from Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
6h 47m
€159–490
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus 060 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
18h 40m
€85–127
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 40m
€209–492
Drive 1,078.8 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lyoncar 1,078.8 km
9h 55m
€167–240
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
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 38m
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly
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
€122–289
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
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 57m
€181–427
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Dresden to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
15h 57m
€201–279
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Basel SBBtrain 12N
2. Take the train from Basel SBB to Renens VDtrain
3. Take the train from Renens VD to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
4. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
17h 22m
€252–682
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague to Lyonbus FlixBus N106
19h 35m
€85–147

Dresden to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

11h 40mAverage Duration

€209Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 47m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 40m.

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