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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to bus via Darmstadt which costs €60 - €120 and takes 15h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to bus and fly which takes 7h 11m and costs €130 - €330.

Is there a direct bus between Kassel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Kassel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kassel Post-Waypoint and arriving at LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 13h 34m.

Is there a direct train between Kassel and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Kassel to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Dortmund Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 35m.

How far is it from Kassel to Lyon?

The distance between Kassel and Lyon is 1299 km. The road distance is 835.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Kassel to Lyon without a car is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €270 - €480.

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

It takes approximately 11h 35m to get from Kassel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lyon bus from?

Kassel to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Kassel Post-Waypoint station.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lyon train from?

Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, depart from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to train which takes 11h 35m and costs €270 - €480. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €150 and takes 13h 34m.

Where does the Kassel to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Kassel to Lyon train arrive?

Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by National Express, arrive at Dortmund Hbf station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Lyon is 835 km. It takes approximately 7h 45m to drive from Kassel to Lyon.

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

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

There are 9 ways to get from Kassel to Lyon by train (Eurostar, TGV), bus, train, 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 Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Dortmund Hbftrain Re
2. Take the train from Dortmund Hbf to Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Miditrain
3. Take the train from Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
11h 35m
€273–474
Bus via Darmstadt
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Darmstadtbus
2. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Lyon - Gerland Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
15h 5m
€62–116
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Kassel to Metzbus N1335
2. Take the train from Metz Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain Tgv
13h 23m
€164–269
Drive 835.4 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Lyoncar 835.4 km
7h 45m
€128–184
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the bus from Kassel Post-Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
7h 11m
€138–328
Bus
1. Take the bus from Kassel Post-Waypoint to Frankfurt central train stationbus N1335 / ...
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
13h 34m
€72–150
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Hannover Hbftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HAJ - LYS
8h 42m
€164–379
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Essen Hbftrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
8h 22m
Bus to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the bus from Kassel Post-Waypoint to Frankfurt Airportbus
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane FRA - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
10h 6m
€148–374

Kassel to Lyon by train

12Weekly Trains

11h 35mAverage Duration

€273Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,298.6 km
Duration: 11h 35m

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

You can take a train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Lyon Part Dieu via Dortmund Hbf and Brussel-Zuid / Bruxelles-Midi in around 11h 35m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Kassel Post-Waypoint to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A via FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. in around 13h 34m.

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