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 €28 - €50 and takes 9h 55m.

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 1m and costs €80 - €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 9h 55m.

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 Bregenz, Zürich HB and Mulhouse Ville. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 51m.

How far is it from Lindau to Lyon?

The distance between Lindau and Lyon is 648 km. The road distance is 546.3 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 train which takes 8h 51m and costs €140 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 8h 51m to get from Lindau to Lyon, including transfers.

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 Bregenz station.

Train or bus from Lindau to Lyon?

The best way to get from Lindau to Lyon is to train which takes 8h 51m and costs €140 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €28 - €50 and takes 9h 55m.

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 Zürich HB station.

Can I drive from Lindau to Lyon?

Yes, the driving distance between Lindau to Lyon is 546 km. It takes approximately 6h 1m 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 3735+ hotels available in Lyon.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lindau 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 Bregenz to Zürich HBtrain Ec
2. Take the train from Zürich HB to Mulhousetrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Mulhouse Ville to Lyon Part Dieutrain 84
8h 51m
€140–243
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lindau to Lyonbus 106 / ...
9h 55m
€28–50
Drive 546.3 km
1. Drive from Lindau to Lyoncar 546.3 km
6h 1m
€83–120
Train, train to Munich International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Lindau-Insel to Pasingtrain
2. Take the train from Pasing to Flughafen Münchentrain
3. Fly from Munich International Airport (MUC) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane MUC - LYS
7h 20m
€133–269
Train, bus
1. Take the train from St. Gallen to Genèvetrain Ic1
2. Take the bus from Geneva - Bus Station to Lyon - Perrache Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 54m
€97–199
Bus via St. Gallen Lagerstrasse
1. Take the bus from St. Gallen Lagerstrasse to Lyon Perrache Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
10h 1m
€42–74
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane ZRH - LYS
8h 33m
€114–318
Train to Zurich Airport, fly to Geneva International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Bregenz to Zürich Flughafentrain
2. Fly from Zurich Airport (ZRH) to Geneva International Airport (GVA)plane ZRH - GVA
3. Take the train from Bellegarde to Lyon Part Dieutrain
8h 24m
€148–437
Train, train to Strasbourg International Airport, fly to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport
1. Take the train from Friedrichsh. Stadtbahnhof to Radolfzell Bahnhoftrain
2. Take the train from Radolfzell Bahnhof to Appenweier Bahnhoftrain
3. Fly from Strasbourg International Airport (SXB) to Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS)plane SXB - LYS
8h 55m
€158–319

Lindau to Lyon by train

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8h 51mAverage Duration

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Distance: 648 km
Duration: 8h 51m

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

You can take a train from Lindau-Insel to Lyon Part Dieu via Bregenz, Zürich HB, and Mulhouse Ville in around 8h 51m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lindau to Lyon twice daily. Tickets cost €28–50 and the journey takes 9h 55m.

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