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 €95 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

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 €130 - €290.

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 Theater des Westens and Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 19h 36m.

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 S Spandau Bhf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 7m.

How far is it from Germany to Lyon?

The distance between Germany and Lyon is 582 km. The road distance is 1179.9 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 via Strasbourg which takes 12h 7m and costs €240 - €700.

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 S Spandau Bhf 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 €130 - €290. Alternatively, you can train via Strasbourg, which costs €240 - €700 and takes 12h 7m, you could also bus, which costs €95 - €170 and takes 19h 36m.

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 1180 km. It takes approximately 11h 32m to drive from Germany to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 4137+ hotels available in Lyon.

Germany to Lyon - 11 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, night train, and car

There are 11 ways to get from Germany to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), bus, night train, train, 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
€139–290
Night train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the night train from Berlin Hbf to Zuerich Hbnighttrain Nj
2. Take the bus from Zurich Central Bus Station Sihlquai to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus : Lyon - Prague Central Bus Station / ...
20h 43m
€81–188
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from S Spandau Bhf to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
12h 7m
€243–665
Bus
1. Take the bus from Berlin, Zentralen Omnibusbahnhof to Lyonbus N1326 / ...
19h 36m
€100–166
Train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Marienplatz to Flughafen Münchentrain
2. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
4h 56m
€134–268
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 40m
€114–242
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 48m
€157–402
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 Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
7h
€169–356
Train
1. Take the train from Berlin Ostbahnhof to Berntrain Ice
2. Take the train from Bern to Genèvetrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain Ter
15h 7m
€439–1,358
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Berlin to Lüneburgcar
2. Take the car train from Lüneburg to Lörrach Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Lörrach Hbf to Lyoncar
17h 34m
€195–257
Drive 1,179.9 km
1. Drive from Berlin to Lyoncar 1,179.9 km
11h 32m
€186–268

Germany to Lyon by train

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12h 7mAverage Duration

€243Cheapest Price

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Distance: 582.1 km
Duration: 4h 24m

What companies run services between Germany and Lyon, France?

Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and Lufthansa City fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 5 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from S+U Alexanderplatz Bhf to Lyon Part Dieu via S Spandau Bhf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 12h 7m.

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