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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Bavaria is to bus via Lyon which costs €30 - €55 and takes 12h 36m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Bavaria is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Bavaria?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Bavaria. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Marienplatz via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof and Pasing. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Bavaria?

The distance between Lyon and Bavaria is 650 km. The road distance is 717.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Bavaria without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 39m and costs €110 - €370.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Lyon to Bavaria, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Bavaria train from?

Lyon to Bavaria train services, operated by TGV inOui, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Bavaria?

The best way to get from Lyon to Bavaria is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 8h 39m and costs €110 - €370. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €80 and takes 10h 56m, you could also fly, which costs €90 - €240 and takes 5h 57m.

Where does the Lyon to Bavaria train arrive?

Lyon to Bavaria train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Bavaria?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Bavaria is 718 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Lyon to Bavaria.

Where can I stay near Bavaria?

There are 1320+ hotels available in Bavaria.

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

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

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

Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 48m
€105–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 56m
€32–78
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Pasingtrain 60
8h 39m
€116–368
Drive 717.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Munichcar 717.9 km
7h 26m
€110–159
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)plane LYS - NUE
5h 57m
€92–239
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h 28m
€119–317
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
5h 53m
€128–340
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Ulm Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 54m
€147–394
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to Pasingtrain
12h 2m
€138–275
Bus via Lyon
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Munich central bus stationbus 106 / ...
12h 36m
€33–55

Lyon to Bavaria by train

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8h 39mAverage Duration

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Distance: 649.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Marienplatz via Karlsruhe Hbf, Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof, and Pasing in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Munich - Bus Station once daily. Tickets cost €40–70 and the journey takes 10h 50m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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