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

The cheapest way to get from Heidelberg to Lyon is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heidelberg to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 24m and costs €120 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Heidelberg and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heidelberg central train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart five times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 11h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Heidelberg and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Heidelberg to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 14m.

How far is it from Heidelberg to Lyon?

The distance between Heidelberg and Lyon is 634 km. The road distance is 586.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €340.

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

It takes approximately 7h 14m to get from Heidelberg to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lyon bus from?

Heidelberg to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Heidelberg central train station.

Where do I catch the Heidelberg to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Heidelberg to Lyon?

The best way to get from Heidelberg to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 14m and costs €75 - €340. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 5m.

Where does the Heidelberg to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heidelberg to Lyon train arrive?

Heidelberg to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Heidelberg to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Heidelberg to Lyon is 586 km. It takes approximately 5h 47m to drive from Heidelberg to Lyon.

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

Book your Heidelberg to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

How do I get a bus ticket from Heidelberg to Lyon?

Book your Heidelberg to Lyon bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3634+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Heidelberg 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 Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 14m
€77–338
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heidelberg central train station to Lyonbus 122
11h 5m
€45–90
Drive 586.2 km
1. Drive from Heidelberg to Lyoncar 586.2 km
5h 47m
€90–130
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 24m
€121–344
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
7h 26m
€72–278
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
6h 56m
€135–305
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
5h 50m
€136–317
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 4m
€139–338
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
7h 59m
€137–418

Heidelberg to Lyon by train

8Weekly Trains

7h 14mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 634.4 km
Duration: 7h 14m

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

You can take a train from Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 7h 14m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heidelberg central train station to Lyon 5 times a week. Tickets cost €45–90 and the journey takes 11h 5m.

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