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

The cheapest way to get from Leipzig to Lyon is to bus which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

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

The fastest way to get from Leipzig to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €150 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Leipzig and Lyon?

No, there is no direct bus from Leipzig station to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leipzig central train station and arriving at Lyon via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 55m.

Is there a direct train between Leipzig and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Leipzig to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Leipzig Hbf and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf and Strasbourg. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 39m.

How far is it from Leipzig to Lyon?

The distance between Leipzig and Lyon is 863 km. The road distance is 1022.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Leipzig to Lyon without a car is to train via Erfurt which takes 10h 39m and costs €130 - €380.

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

It takes approximately 6h 13m to get from Leipzig to Lyon, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Leipzig to Lyon train from?

Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Leipzig Hbf station.

Train, bus or fly from Leipzig to Lyon?

The best way to get from Leipzig to Lyon is to fly which takes 6h 13m and costs €150 - €320. Alternatively, you can train via Erfurt, which costs €130 - €380 and takes 10h 39m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €120 and takes 16h 55m.

Where does the Leipzig to Lyon bus arrive?

Leipzig to Lyon bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Leipzig to Lyon train arrive?

Leipzig to Lyon train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Erfurt Hbf station.

Can I drive from Leipzig to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Leipzig to Lyon is 1023 km. It takes approximately 10h to drive from Leipzig to Lyon.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

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Leipzig to Lyon - 10 ways to travel via train, plane, night train, bus, and car

There are 10 ways to get from Leipzig to Lyon by plane, train (TGV), night train, bus, car, or train

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
best
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)LEJ - LYS
6h 13m
€152–315
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Leipzig central train station to Nuremberg central bus stationN34 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to LyonN1316 / ...
16h 55m
€51–117
Train via Erfurt
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Erfurt Hbf13 / ...
2. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
3. Take the train from Strasbourg to Lyon Part DieuTgv
10h 39m
€133–372
Night train, bus
1. Take the night train from Leipzig Hbf to Darmstadt HbfNj
2. Take the bus from Darmstadt to Lyon - Perrache Bus StationBlaBlaCar Bus
15h 49m
Drive 1,022.8 km
1. Drive from Leipzig to Lyon1,022.8 km
10h
€158–228
Train to Dresden Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Dresden Bahnhof Neustadt
2. Fly from Dresden Airport (DRS) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)DRS - LYS
7h 21m
€149–411
Train to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to S Südkreuz Bhf
2. Fly from Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)BER - LYS
6h 19m
€96–288
Train to Frankfurt, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Frankfurt
2. Fly from Frankfurt (FRA) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)FRA - LYS
7h 16m
€155–365
Fly Leipzig-Halle Airport to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Fly from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)LEJ - GVA
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
8h 54m
€135–349
Train
1. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Strasbourg Bahnhof82
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Lyon Part Dieu84
10h 55m
€114–403

Leipzig to Lyon by train

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10h 39mAverage Duration

€133Cheapest Price

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Distance: 862.7 km
Duration: 6h 13m

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

Lufthansa flies from Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) 3 times a day. Alternatively, you can take a train from Leipzig Hbf to Lyon Part Dieu via Erfurt Hbf, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Strasbourg in around 10h 39m.

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