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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Lyon is to train and bus and fly which costs €100 - €280 and takes 9h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Gera to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 8h 15m and costs €150 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gera to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gera, Busbahnhof and arriving at Lyon via Zwickau central train station and Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 58m.

Is there a direct train between Gera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Gera to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gera Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 48m.

How far is it from Gera to Lyon?

The distance between Gera and Lyon is 1062 km. The road distance is 976.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Gera to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs €140 - €460.

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

It takes approximately 10h 48m to get from Gera to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Gera to Lyon bus from?

Gera to Lyon bus services, operated by Busbetrieb Piehler GmbH & Co. KG, depart from Gera, Busbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Gera to Lyon train from?

Gera to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), depart from Gera Hbf station.

Train or bus from Gera to Lyon?

The best way to get from Gera to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 48m and costs €140 - €460. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 16h 58m.

Where does the Gera to Lyon bus arrive?

Gera to Lyon bus services, operated by Busbetrieb Piehler GmbH & Co. KG, arrive at Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof station.

Where does the Gera to Lyon train arrive?

Gera to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Gera to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Gera to Lyon is 976 km. It takes approximately 9h 5m to drive from Gera to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Gera 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 Gera Hbf to Erfurt HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 48m
€146–452
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
cheapest
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PRG - LYS
9h 25m
€106–271
Bus
1. Take the bus from Gera, Busbahnhof to Zwickau, Hauptbahnhof213
2. Take the bus from Zwickau central train station to Nuremberg central bus station321
3. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Lyon
16h 58m
Drive 976.5 km
1. Drive from Gera to Lyon976.5 km
9h 5m
€149–215
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LEJ - LYS
7h 51m
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt HbfRe3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
11h
€141–392
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof HbfRe
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Hauptbahnhof WestRe2
3. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
18h 1m
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbf
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DRS - LYS
9h
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
8h 15m
€156–357

Gera to Lyon by train

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10h 48mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,061.6 km
Duration: 10h 48m

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

You can take a train from Gera Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 10h 48m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gera, Busbahnhof to Lyon via Zwickau central train station and Nuremberg central bus station in around 16h 58m.

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