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 €55 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €300.

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 12h 40m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lyon?

The distance between Erlangen and Lyon is 652 km. The road distance is 778.3 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 bus and train which takes 10h 56m and costs €100 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 4h 27m 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.

Bus or fly from Erlangen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Erlangen to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 27m and costs €120 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 12h 40m.

Where does the Erlangen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Can I drive from Erlangen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Erlangen to Lyon is 778 km. It takes approximately 7h 56m to drive from Erlangen to Lyon.

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 1304+ hotels available in Lyon.

Erlangen to Lyon - 5 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 5 ways to get from Erlangen to Lyon by plane, bus, train, 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
best
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
4h 27m
€121–298
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
12h 40m
€56–103
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Mulhousebus N1759 / ...
2. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 56m
€105–188
Drive 778.3 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lyoncar 778.3 km
7h 56m
€119–171
Bus via Basel
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg to Basel, Bahnhofbus
2. Take the bus from Basel, Meret Oppenheim-Strasse (Bahnhof SBB) to Lausannebus
3. Take the bus from Lausanne Bus Station to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus
16h 54m

Erlangen to Lyon by bus and train

14Weekly Services

10h 56mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Erlangen to Lyon.

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Distance: 652.5 km
Duration: 4h 27m

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

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) every 4 hours. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €55–100 and the journey takes 11h 10m.

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