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

The cheapest way to get from Gera to Lyon is to bus which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 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 14m and costs €140 - €400.

Is there a direct bus between Gera and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Gera station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Gera central train station and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via Jena bus station and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

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 46m.

How far is it from Gera to Lyon?

The distance between Gera and Lyon is 1062 km. The road distance is 977.3 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 46m and costs €140 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 10h 46m 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 FlixBus, depart from Gera central train 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 46m and costs €140 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €130 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Gera to Lyon bus arrive?

Gera to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Jena bus 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 977 km. It takes approximately 9h 8m 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?

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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, 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 Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain Re3 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
10h 46m
€146–402
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Gera central train station to Jena bus stationbus 082 / ...
2. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train stationbus 220
3. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
16h 25m
€89–129
Drive 977.3 km
1. Drive from Gera to Lyoncar 977.3 km
9h 8m
€151–218
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane LEJ - LYS
7h 51m
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Hof Hbftrain Rb
2. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Regensburg Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the bus from Regensburg to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus
17h 41m
Train, train to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadttrain
3. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DRS - LYS
8h 45m
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Erfurt Hbftrain
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
8h 14m
€148–397
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Glauchau, Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Praguebus
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane PRG - LYS
9h 17m
€104–276
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Gera Hbf to Leipzig Hbftrain
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane LEJ - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 36m

Gera to Lyon by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 46mAverage Duration

€146Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,061.5 km
Duration: 10h 46m

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 46m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Gera central train station to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via Jena bus station and FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 16h 25m.

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