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

The cheapest way to get from Germany to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 19h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Germany to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €110 - €300.

Is there a direct bus between Germany and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Germany to Lyon. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf/Memhardstr. and arriving at Lyon via S+U Zoologischer Garten Bhf and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Germany and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Germany to Lyon. However, there are services departing from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 33m.

How far is it from Germany to Lyon?

The distance between Germany and Lyon is 582 km. The road distance is 1184.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Germany to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 11h 33m and costs €120 - €430.

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

It takes approximately 4h 24m to get from Germany to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lyon bus from?

Germany to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof station.

Where do I catch the Germany to Lyon train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Germany to Lyon?

The best way to get from Germany to Lyon is to fly which takes 4h 24m and costs €110 - €300. Alternatively, you can train, which costs €120 - €430 and takes 11h 33m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 19h 40m.

Where does the Germany to Lyon bus arrive?

Germany to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Lyon station.

Where does the Germany to Lyon train arrive?

Germany to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Germany to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Germany to Lyon is 1184 km. It takes approximately 11h 26m to drive from Germany to Lyon.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3720+ hotels available in Lyon.

Germany to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, car, and car train

There are 10 ways to get from Germany to Lyon by plane, train, bus, car, or car train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Frankfurt to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
4h 24m
€117–295
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N1326
19h 40m
€55–116
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
11h 33m
€123–428
Drive 1,184.2 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lyoncar 1,184.2 km
11h 26m
€182–263
Fly Munich International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4h 44m
€105–248
Fly Düsseldorf International Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
4h 45m
€103–267
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
4h 42m
€149–312
Fly Frankfurt to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 4m
€135–299
Fly Munich International Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane MUC - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h 29m
€118–282
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Hannover Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Hannover Hbf to Fuldacartrain
3. Drive from Fulda to Lyoncar
11h 28m
€240–338

Germany to Lyon by train

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11h 33mAverage Duration

€123Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.1 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Germany and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lyon Part Dieu via Berlin Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 11h 33m.

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