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 which costs €55 - €110 and takes 19h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Dresden to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 12m and costs €160 - €380.

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 19h 20m.

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 Halle(Saale)Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 57m.

How far is it from Dresden to Lyon?

The distance between Dresden and Lyon is 914 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 Halle (Saale) which takes 11h 57m and costs €110 - €440.

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

It takes approximately 6h 12m 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 12m and costs €160 - €380. Alternatively, you can train via Halle (Saale), which costs €110 - €440 and takes 11h 57m, you could also bus, which costs €55 - €140 and takes 19h 20m.

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 Halle(Saale)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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 8 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 from Dresden Airport
best
1. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
6h 12m
€162–375
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus N360 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, ÚAN Florenc to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
19h 20m
€57–136
Train via Halle (Saale)
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Halle(Saale)Hbftrain 55
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 57m
€113–431
Drive 1,079.7 km
1. Drive from Dresden to Lyoncar 1,079.7 km
9h 54m
€167–240
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Leipzig/Halle Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEJ - LYS
7h 50m
€183–393
Bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, ÚAN Florencbus
2. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
8h 1m
€82–241
Train
1. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 12N
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
14h 28m
€118–408
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Dresden central station to Praha, Hlavní Nádražíbus N60 / ...
2. Take the bus from Praha, Hlavní Nádraží to Lyonbus N106
19h 35m
€58–103

Dresden to Lyon by train

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11h 57mAverage Duration

€113Cheapest Price

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Distance: 913.5 km
Duration: 6h 12m

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) 4 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Halle(Saale)Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 57m.

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