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

The cheapest way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €100 and takes 14h.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 24m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Erlangen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Erlangen station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erlangen train station and arriving at Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h.

Is there a direct train between Erlangen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Erlangen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Erlangen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 59m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lyon?

The distance between Erlangen and Lyon is 886 km. The road distance is 777.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €100 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 9h 59m to get from Erlangen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Erlangen to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Erlangen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to train which takes 9h 59m and costs €100 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €100 and takes 14h, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 6h 40m.

Where does the Erlangen to Lyon bus arrive?

Erlangen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Erlangen to Lyon train arrive?

Erlangen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Erlangen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Lyon is 777 km. It takes approximately 7h 53m to drive from Erlangen to Lyon.

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

Book your Erlangen to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3703+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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

Train
best
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
9h 59m
€109–413
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to LyonN1316 / ...
14h
€50–96
Drive 777.5 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lyon777.5 km
7h 53m
€119–172
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
6h 40m
€99–230
Train via Frankfurt am Main
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt41 / ...
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Strasbourg Bahnhof82 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 14m
€122–435
Bus via Regensburg
1. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof to Regensburg HbfRe50
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 57m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbf
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
6h 24m
€148–305
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 5m
€143–355
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NUE - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 5m
€122–284

Erlangen to Lyon by train

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9h 59mAverage Duration

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Distance: 885.6 km
Duration: 9h 59m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 9h 59m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon once daily. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 12h 30m.

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