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 €50 - €90 and takes 11h 20m.

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 4h 54m and costs €150 - €410.

Is there a direct bus between Esslingen and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Esslingen to Lyon station. However, there are services departing from Stuttgart and arriving at Lyon Perrache Bus Station via Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 41m.

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 Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 35m.

How far is it from Esslingen to Lyon?

The distance between Esslingen and Lyon is 672 km. The road distance is 584.2 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 6h 35m and costs €140 - €290.

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

It takes approximately 6h 35m 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 GrandBus, depart from Stuttgart 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 Esslingen station.

Train, bus or fly from Esslingen to Lyon?

The best way to get from Esslingen to Lyon is to train which takes 6h 35m and costs €140 - €290. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs and takes 10h 41m, you could also fly, which costs €130 - €270 and takes 7h 41m.

Where does the Esslingen to Lyon bus arrive?

Esslingen to Lyon bus services, operated by GrandBus, arrive at Zürich Bus 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 584 km. It takes approximately 6h 43m to drive from Esslingen to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Train
best
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
6h 35m
€141–289
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Stuttgart Airport Busterminal to Lyonbus FlixBus N1135
11h 20m
€53–88
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 : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
10h 41m
Drive 584.2 km
1. Drive from Esslingen to Lyoncar 584.2 km
6h 43m
€92–133
Fly from Stuttgart Airport
1. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 41m
€132–263
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
4h 54m
€158–408
Train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 35m
€171–407
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Esslingen to München Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
6h 46m
€158–413

Esslingen to Lyon by train

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Distance: 672.2 km
Duration: 6h 35m

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

You can take a train from Esslingen to Lyon Part Dieu via Strasbourg Bahnhof and Strasbourg in around 6h 35m. 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 41m.

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