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

The cheapest way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to bus which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to train and fly which takes 5h 50m and costs €120 - €350.

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 Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 52m.

How far is it from Kassel to Lyon?

The distance between Kassel and Lyon is 925 km. The road distance is 834.6 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 8h 52m and costs €110 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 8h 52m to get from Kassel to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Kassel to Lyon train from?

Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe station.

Train or bus from Kassel to Lyon?

The best way to get from Kassel to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 52m and costs €110 - €380. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €65 - €120 and takes 14h 10m.

Where does the Kassel to Lyon train arrive?

Kassel to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Offenburg Bahnhof station.

Can I drive from Kassel to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Kassel to Lyon is 835 km. It takes approximately 7h 42m to drive from Kassel to Lyon.

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

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Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3698+ hotels available in Lyon.

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, 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 Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain 20 / ...
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
8h 52m
€116–376
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Lyonbus N235
14h 10m
€65–120
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Kassel Hauptbahnhof to Frankfurttrain Re30
2. Take the bus from FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. to LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny Abus
13h 26m
€94–126
Drive 834.6 km
1. Drive from Kassel to Lyoncar 834.6 km
7h 42m
€128–185
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Frankfurttrain
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane FRA - LYS
5h 50m
€129–349
Train to Düsseldorf International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel-Wilhelmshoehe to Duesseldorf Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Düsseldorf International Airport (DUS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane DUS - LYS
7h 36m
€137–352
Train to Hannover Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Hannover Hauptbahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Hannover Airport (HAJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane HAJ - LYS
7h 59m
€148–343
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe 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 31m
€147–343
Train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Offenburg Bahnhoftrain
2. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
7h 28m
€175–355

Kassel to Lyon by train

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8h 52mAverage Duration

€116Cheapest Price

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Distance: 924.8 km
Duration: 8h 52m

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

You can take a train from Kassel Bahnhof Wilhelmshöhe to Lyon Part Dieu via Offenburg Bahnhof and Strasbourg Bahnhof in around 8h 52m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Kassel Kaufungen Papierfabrik to Lyon 4 times a week. Tickets cost €65–120 and the journey takes 13h.

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