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

The cheapest way to get from Heilbronn to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 35m.

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

The fastest way to get from Heilbronn to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 6h 15m and costs €140 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Heilbronn and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Heilbronn central train station station and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 35m.

Is there a direct train between Heilbronn and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Heilbronn to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 7h 39m.

How far is it from Heilbronn to Lyon?

The distance between Heilbronn and Lyon is 652 km. The road distance is 605 km.

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

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €80 - €310.

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

It takes approximately 7h 39m to get from Heilbronn to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Heilbronn to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Heilbronn to Lyon?

The best way to get from Heilbronn to Lyon is to train which takes 7h 39m and costs €80 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €75 and takes 10h 35m.

Where does the Heilbronn to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Heilbronn to Lyon train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Heilbronn to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Heilbronn to Lyon is 605 km. It takes approximately 6h 22m to drive from Heilbronn to Lyon.

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

Book your Heilbronn to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Heilbronn to Lyon - 8 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 8 ways to get from Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 83
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
7h 39m
€84–309
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Heilbronn central train station to Lyonbus N1315 / ...
10h 35m
€50–75
Drive 605 km
1. Drive from Heilbronn to Lyoncar 605 km
6h 22m
€94–135
Train to Stuttgart Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Stuttgart Airport (STR) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane STR - LYS
7h 4m
€133–266
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10a / ...
2. Take the bus from Mannheim - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 17m
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn 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
6h 15m
€143–308
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
6h 27m
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain
3. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
4. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
8h 57m
€135–335

Heilbronn to Lyon by train

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7h 39mAverage Duration

€84Cheapest Price

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Distance: 651.9 km
Duration: 7h 39m

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

You can take a train from Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 7h 39m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Heilbronn central train station to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €50–75 and the journey takes 10h 35m.

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