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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Forchheim is to bus which costs €75 - €100 and takes 13h 42m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Forchheim is to fly which takes 6h 43m and costs €100 - €250.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Forchheim?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Forchheim. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 13m.

How far is it from Lyon to Forchheim?

The distance between Lyon and Forchheim is 981 km. The road distance is 793.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Forchheim without a car is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €140 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 9h 13m to get from Lyon to Forchheim, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Forchheim train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Forchheim?

The best way to get from Lyon to Forchheim is to train which takes 9h 13m and costs €140 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €75 - €100 and takes 13h 42m, you could also fly, which costs €100 - €250 and takes 6h 43m.

Where does the Lyon to Forchheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Forchheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Forchheim is 794 km. It takes approximately 7h 57m to drive from Lyon to Forchheim.

Where can I stay near Forchheim?

There are 723+ hotels available in Forchheim.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Forchheim 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 / ...
9h 13m
€141–191
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Bamberg train stationN1326
13h 42m
€78–96
Drive 793.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Forchheim793.9 km
7h 57m
€122–175
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nuremberg Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)LYS - NUE
6h 43m
€107–243
Train via Karlsruhe
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof84
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Nürnberg Hbf61
9h 49m
€135–202
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 ForchheimS1
15h 58m
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 Nürnberg Hbf
6h 57m
€130–314
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 34m
€145–359
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)GVA - MUC
3. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhof
4. Take the train from München Hbf to Nürnberg Hbf
8h 37m
€149–443

Lyon to Forchheim by train

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9h 13mAverage Duration

€141Cheapest Price

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Distance: 980.6 km
Duration: 9h 13m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Forchheim via Frankfurt and Nürnberg Hbf in around 9h 13m. 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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