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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Erlangen is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Erlangen is to fly which takes 6h 26m and costs €95 - €230.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Erlangen station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Erlangen train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Erlangen?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Erlangen. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 42m.

How far is it from Lyon to Erlangen?

The distance between Lyon and Erlangen is 965 km. The road distance is 779.3 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Erlangen without a car is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €130 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 8h 42m to get from Lyon to Erlangen, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Erlangen bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Erlangen train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Erlangen?

The best way to get from Lyon to Erlangen is to train which takes 8h 42m and costs €130 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 25m, you could also fly, which costs €95 - €230 and takes 6h 26m.

Where does the Lyon to Erlangen bus arrive?

Lyon to Erlangen bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Erlangen train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Erlangen?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Erlangen is 779 km. It takes approximately 7h 46m to drive from Lyon to Erlangen.

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

Book your Lyon to Erlangen train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Erlangen bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Erlangen?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Erlangen.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Erlangen 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 Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf41 / ...
8h 42m
€138–196
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nuremberg central bus stationN1759 / ...
12h 25m
€50–102
Drive 779.3 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Erlangen779.3 km
7h 46m
€119–172
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)LYS - NUE
6h 26m
€98–230
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Erlangen61
9h 21m
€140–193
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Regensburg
2. Take the bus from Hauptbahnhof West to Holzgartenstraße, Neumarkt i.d. Oberpfalz
3. Take the train from Neumarkt to ErlangenS1
15h 42m
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Nuremberg Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)GVA - NUE
8h 26m
€122–369
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Nürnberg Hbf
7h 3m
€142–364
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Erlangen
7h 14m
€130–315

Lyon to Erlangen by train

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8h 42mAverage Duration

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Distance: 965.2 km
Duration: 8h 42m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Erlangen via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 8h 42m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Nuremberg central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–95 and the journey takes 11h.

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