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

The cheapest way to get from Dresden to Lyon is to bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station which costs €70 - €150 and takes 19h 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 €110 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Dresden and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Dresden station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Dresden central station and arriving at Lyon via Praha, ÚAN Florenc. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 17h 45m.

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 1079.7 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 €190 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 6h 42m 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 42m and costs €140 - €430. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €190 - €480 and takes 11h 40m, you could also bus, which costs €75 - €150 and takes 17h 45m.

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 1080 km. It takes approximately 9h 54m to drive from Dresden to Lyon.

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

Book your Dresden to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 762+ hotels available in Lyon.

Dresden to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 9 ways to get from Dresden to Lyon by plane, train, bus, or car

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 42m
€148–430
Bus via Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Prague - Florenc Main Bus Terminal to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
19h 30m
€74–146
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
€192–474
Bus
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
17h 45m
€79–146
Drive 1,079.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lyoncar 1,079.7 km
9h 54m
€168–243
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 39m
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
€115–282
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
9h 13m
€158–462
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 Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
17h 8m
€247–626

Dresden to Lyon by train

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11h 40mAverage Duration

€192Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 42m

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) twice daily. 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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