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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bamberg is to bus which costs €70 - €85 and takes 13h 10m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bamberg is to fly and train which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €270.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Bamberg?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Bamberg train station station. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 10m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bamberg?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bamberg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bamberg?

The distance between Lyon and Bamberg is 940 km. The road distance is 799.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bamberg without a car is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €140 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 8h 35m to get from Lyon to Bamberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bamberg bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bamberg train from?

Lyon to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Bamberg?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bamberg is to train which takes 8h 35m and costs €140 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €70 - €85 and takes 13h 10m.

Where does the Lyon to Bamberg bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Bamberg train arrive?

Lyon to Bamberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Frankfurt station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bamberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bamberg is 800 km. It takes approximately 7h 33m to drive from Lyon to Bamberg.

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

Book your Lyon to Bamberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Bamberg?

There are 171+ hotels available in Bamberg.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Bamberg by train, bus, car, plane, or train (TGV)

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 Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain 41 / ...
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
8h 35m
€141–187
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bamberg train stationbus N1326
13h 10m
€70–85
Drive 799.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Bambergcar 799.8 km
7h 33m
€123–177
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane LYS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Bambergtrain
6h 43m
€109–264
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Bambergtrain 61
9h 42m
€140–188
Train via Karlsruhe #2
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Heilbronn Hbf to Wuerzburg Hbftrain Re
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
10h 4m
€101–365
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 7m
€145–360
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Bambergtrain
7h 24m
€125–310
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Würzburg Hbftrain
4. Take the train from Würzburg Hbf to Bambergtrain
8h 47m
€164–439

Lyon to Bamberg by train

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8h 35mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 940.1 km
Duration: 8h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Bamberg via Frankfurt and Würzburg Hbf in around 8h 35m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Bamberg train station once daily. Tickets cost €70–85 and the journey takes 13h 10m.

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