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

The cheapest way to get from Jena to Lyon is to train and bus which costs €50 - €160 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Jena to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 7h 47m and costs €160 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Jena and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Jena station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Jena bus station and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 45m.

Is there a direct train between Jena and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Jena to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Jena West and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 12m.

How far is it from Jena to Lyon?

The distance between Jena and Lyon is 1017 km. The road distance is 930 km.

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

The best way to get from Jena to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €110 - €420.

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

It takes approximately 10h 12m to get from Jena to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lyon bus from?

Jena to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Jena bus station.

Where do I catch the Jena to Lyon train from?

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

Train or bus from Jena to Lyon?

The best way to get from Jena to Lyon is to train which takes 10h 12m and costs €110 - €420. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €80 - €120 and takes 14h 45m.

Where does the Jena to Lyon bus arrive?

Jena to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Frankfurt central train station.

Where does the Jena to Lyon train arrive?

Jena to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Regio (DB Regional), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Jena to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Jena to Lyon is 930 km. It takes approximately 9h 14m to drive from Jena to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Jena 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 Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 12m
€116–415
Train, bus
cheapest
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Central Station to Frankfurt
3. Take the bus from Frankfurt - Main Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Station
15h 30m
€54–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Frankfurt central train station220 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A
14h 45m
€81–114
Drive 930 km
1. Drive from Jena to Lyon930 km
9h 14m
€144–208
Train to Leipzig-Halle Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena Paradies to Halle(Saale)Hbf
2. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LEJ - LYS
7h 47m
€168–325
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt HbfRe1 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 28m
€116–355
Train, train to Nuremberg Airport, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
3. Fly from Nuremberg Airport (NUE) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)NUE - LYS
8h 22m
€141–344
Train, train to Frankfurt, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Erfurt Hbf
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Frankfurt
3. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 56m
€156–345
Train, bus to Václav Havel Airport Prague, fly
1. Take the train from Jena West to Glauchau, Bahnhof
2. Take the bus from Chemnitz central bus station to Prague
3. Fly from Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)PRG - LYS
10h 1m
€114–269

Jena to Lyon by train

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10h 12mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,016.8 km
Duration: 10h 12m

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

You can take a train from Jena West to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 10h 12m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Jena bus station to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 14h 45m.

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