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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Chemnitz is to drive which costs €150 - €230 and takes 9h 12m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Chemnitz is to drive which takes 9h 12m and costs €150 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Chemnitz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Chemnitz station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Chemnitz central bus station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 14h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Chemnitz?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Chemnitz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt and Leipzig Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Chemnitz?

The distance between Lyon and Chemnitz is 1169 km. The road distance is 1008.2 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Chemnitz without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 11m and costs .

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

It takes approximately 11h 11m to get from Lyon to Chemnitz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chemnitz bus from?

Lyon to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Chemnitz train from?

Lyon to Chemnitz train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Chemnitz?

The best way to get from Lyon to Chemnitz is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 11h 11m and costs . Alternatively, you can bus, which costs and takes 14h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Chemnitz bus arrive?

Lyon to Chemnitz bus services, operated by FlixBus-eu, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Chemnitz train arrive?

Lyon to Chemnitz train services, operated by SNCF Voyages, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Chemnitz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Chemnitz is 1008 km. It takes approximately 9h 12m to drive from Lyon to Chemnitz.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Chemnitz?

There are 286+ hotels available in Chemnitz.

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Chemnitz by train, bus, car, or plane

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Train via Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
11h 11m
Drive 1,008.2 km
cheapest
1. Drive from Lyon to Chemnitzcar 1,008.2 km
9h 12m
€154–223
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1759 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Chemnitz central bus stationbus FlixBus N42 / ...
14h 50m
Fly to Dresden Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS)plane LYS - DRS
2. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 53m
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re6
12h 58m
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Pilsen Central Bus Stationbus RegioJet 95
2. Take the train from Plzeň hlavní nádraží to Chomutovtrain R25
21h 30m
Fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 10m
Fly to Václav Havel Airport Prague, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Václav Havel Airport Prague (PRG)plane LYS - PRG
2. Take the train from Praha-Holesovice to Dresden Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Dresden Hauptbahnhof to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
10h 9m

Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Dresden Airport (DRS) flights

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4h 22mAverage Duration

€125Cheapest Price

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Questions & Answers

Map of how to get from Lyon to Chemnitz.

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Distance: 1,169.5 km
Duration: 11h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Chemnitz, Hauptbahnhof via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Leipzig Hbf in around 11h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Chemnitz central bus station via Nuremberg central bus station in around 14h 50m.

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