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 €70 - €110 and takes 14h 37m.

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 6h 51m and costs €140 - €310.

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 43m.

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 43m and costs €110 - €400.

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

It takes approximately 10h 43m 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 43m and costs €110 - €400. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €110 and takes 14h 37m, you could also fly, which costs €110 - €260 and takes 6h 55m.

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 45m to drive from Forchheim to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3706+ 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 43m
€113–394
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Bamberg train station to LyonN1326
14h 37m
€73–101
Night train, train
1. Take the night train from Nuernberg Hbf to StrasbourgNj
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
13h 26m
€90–474
Drive 805 km
1. Drive from Forchheim to Lyon805 km
7h 45m
€124–180
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Forchheim to NeumarktS1
2. Take the bus from Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz to Hauptbahnhof, Regensburg
3. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
16h 26m
Fly Nuremberg Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
6h 55m
€112–253
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
6h 51m
€144–303
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
7h 23m
€151–309
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
€125–337

Forchheim to Lyon by train

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10h 43mAverage Duration

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Distance: 898 km
Duration: 10h 43m

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 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Bamberg train station to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €65–90 and the journey takes 13h 15m.

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