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 €75 - €140 and takes 14h 10m.

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 6h 17m and costs €120 - €320.

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 Nuremberg central bus station and arriving at Lyon via . The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 10m.

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 28m.

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 28m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 10h 28m 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 28m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €140 and takes 14h 10m, you could also fly, which costs €120 - €320 and takes 6h 17m.

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?

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

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There are 8 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 28m
€153–299
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
14h 10m
€79–138
Drive 777.7 km
1. Drive from Erlangen to Lyoncar 777.7 km
7h 59m
€125–180
Fly from Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane NUE - LYS
6h 17m
€129–311
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
11h 1m
€143–303
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Nuremberg Hbf to Munich Airport Terminal Stationtrain
2. Take the bus from Munich Airport Terminal 2 to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
15h 55m
€79–207
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
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 23m
€157–387
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 46m
€170–434

Erlangen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 891.7 km
Duration: 10h 28m

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 28m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €75–120 and the journey takes 12h 50m.

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