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

The cheapest way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 11h 16m.

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

The fastest way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 59m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Pliensauv. Weilstraße and arriving at Lyon via Flughafen/Messe and Stuttgart West. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 16m.

Is there a direct train between Esslingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Esslingen to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Esslingen and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 23m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Lyon?

The distance between Esslingen and Lyon is 672 km. The road distance is 585.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 7h 23m to get from Esslingen to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lyon bus from?

Esslingen to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Stuttgart West station.

Where do I catch the Esslingen to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 23m and costs €100 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 10h 40m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €270 and takes 7h 9m.

Where does the Esslingen to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Esslingen to Lyon train arrive?

Esslingen to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Esslingen to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Esslingen to Lyon is 585 km. It takes approximately 6h 42m to drive from Esslingen to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 1244+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

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

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 Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 23m
€103–271
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart West to Lyonbus N1316 / ...
11h 16m
€43–78
Bus via Zurich
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart to Zürich Bus Stationbus Ivano-Frankivsk
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
10h 40m
Drive 585.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Lyoncar 585.2 km
6h 42m
€91–132
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 9m
€104–264
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 38m
€128–241
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 59m
€139–330
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 17m
€148–401
Train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen(Neckar) to Muenchen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 41m
€139–338

Esslingen to Lyon by train

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7h 23mAverage Duration

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Distance: 672.4 km
Duration: 7h 23m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Lyon Part Dieu via Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 7h 23m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Esslingen to Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Hauptbahnhof, Stuttgart, and Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai in around 10h 40m.

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