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

The cheapest way to get from Forchheim to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Forchheim to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 33m and costs €130 - €350.

Is there a direct train between Forchheim and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Forchheim to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Forchheim (Oberfr) and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 40m.

How far is it from Forchheim to Lyon?

The distance between Forchheim and Lyon is 898 km. The road distance is 805 km.

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

The best way to get from Forchheim to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 40m to get from Forchheim to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Forchheim to Lyon train from?

Forchheim to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Nürnberg Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Forchheim to Lyon?

The best way to get from Forchheim to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 40m and costs €140 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €90 and takes 12h 30m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €310 and takes 7h 35m.

Where does the Forchheim to Lyon train arrive?

Forchheim to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Forchheim to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Forchheim to Lyon is 805 km. It takes approximately 7h 40m to drive from Forchheim to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3682+ hotels available in Lyon.

Forchheim to Lyon - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car

There are 9 ways to get from Forchheim to Lyon by train, bus, night train, car, or plane

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 Nürnberg Hbf to Hauptbahnhof61
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhof83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 40m
€142–454
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to LyonN1759 / ...
12h 30m
€50–89
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
13h 47m
€95–484
Drive 805 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Lyon805 km
7h 40m
€125–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forchheim to NeumarktS1
2. Take the train from Neumarkt(Oberpf) to Regensburg HbfRe
3. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
16h 6m
€90–116
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
7h 35m
€101–306
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)NUE - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
9h 2m
€125–402
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Nürnberg Hbf
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to München Hbf
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
7h 33m
€137–341
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
8h 3m
€144–352

Forchheim to Lyon by train

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10h 40mAverage Duration

€142Cheapest Price

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Distance: 897.9 km
Duration: 10h 40m

What companies run services between Forchheim, Bavaria, Germany and Lyon, France?

You can take a train from Forchheim (Oberfr) to Lyon Part Dieu via Nürnberg Hbf, Hauptbahnhof, and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 10h 40m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–75 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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