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 €65 - €120 and takes 12h 45m.

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 26m and costs €160 - €420.

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 45m.

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. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 17m.

How far is it from Erlangen to Lyon?

The distance between Erlangen and Lyon is 892 km. The road distance is 777.7 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 10h 17m and costs €170 - €470.

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

It takes approximately 10h 17m 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 10h 17m and costs €170 - €470. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 12h 45m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 42m.

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 778 km. It takes approximately 7h 59m 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 4140+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Erlangen to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 61
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83 / ...
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 17m
€172–462
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1759 / ...
12h 45m
€67–113
Drive 777.7 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lyoncar 777.7 km
7h 59m
€121–175
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
6h 42m
€109–241
Train via Stuttgart
1. Take the train from Nuernberg Hbf to Stuttgart Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
10h 40m
€159–447
Bus via Regensburg
1. Take the bus from Nürnberg Hbf to Regensburg Hbfbus Re50
2. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 43m
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Erlangen to München Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 26m
€169–411
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 11m
€170–473
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane NUE - GVA
2. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
9h 26m
€134–357

Erlangen to Lyon by train

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10h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 891.7 km
Duration: 10h 17m

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

You can take a train from Erlangen to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 17m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon 3 times a day. Tickets cost €65–110 and the journey takes 11h 20m.

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