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

The cheapest way to get from Lindau to Lyon is to bus which costs €40 - €60 and takes 8h 40m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lindau to Lyon is to drive which takes 6h 37m and costs €75 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lindau and Lyon?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lindau and arriving at Lyon. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 8h 40m.

Is there a direct train between Lindau and Lyon?

No, there is no direct train from Lindau to Lyon. However, there are services departing from Lindau-Insel and arriving at Lyon Part Dieu via Lindau-Reutin, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 47m.

How far is it from Lindau to Lyon?

The distance between Lindau and Lyon is 559 km. The road distance is 521.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lindau to Lyon without a car is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €40 - €60.

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

The bus from Lindau to Lyon takes 8h 40m including transfers and departs twice daily.

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lyon bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lindau to Lyon train from?

Lindau to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), depart from St. Gallen station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lyon is to bus which takes 8h 40m and costs €40 - €60. Alternatively, you can train via Mulhouse, which costs €130 - €210 and takes 8h 47m.

Where does the Lindau to Lyon bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lindau to Lyon train arrive?

Lindau to Lyon train services, operated by Swiss Federal Railways (SBB CFF FFS), arrive at Genève station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Lyon is 521 km. It takes approximately 6h 37m to drive from Lindau to Lyon.

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

Book your Lindau to Lyon train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Lyon?

There are 3709+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lindau to Lyon by 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.

Bus
best
1. Take the bus from Lindau to LyonN106 / ...
8h 40m
€40–60
Bus via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
cheapest
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus StationRegioJet 95
10h 12m
€39–69
Train via Mulhouse
1. Take the train from Lindau-Reutin to Zuerich HbEc
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to MulhouseTgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieu84
8h 47m
€130–208
Drive 521.2 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Lyon521.2 km
6h 37m
€80–115
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasing
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen München
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)MUC - LYS
7h 21m
€133–279
Train
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to GenèveIc1
2. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part DieuTer
9h 28m
€106–206
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Geneve to Lyon Part Dieu
7h 53m
€129–356
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from St. Margrethen SG to Zürich Flughafen
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)ZRH - LYS
8h 27m
€116–312

Lindau to Lyon by bus

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8h 40mAverage Duration

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Distance: 559.1 km
Duration: 8h 40m

What companies run services between Lindau, Bavaria, Germany and Lyon, France?

FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €40–60 and the journey takes 8h 40m. Alternatively, you can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Lyon Part Dieu via Lindau-Reutin, Zuerich Hb, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 47m.

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