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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gera is to bus which costs €85 - €170 and takes 16h 25m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gera is to fly and train which takes 8h 18m and costs €370 - €950.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Gera?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Gera station. However, there are services departing from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A and arriving at Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 16h 25m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Gera?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gera. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gera Hbf via Frankfurt and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 11m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gera?

The distance between Lyon and Gera is 1062 km. The road distance is 977.7 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Gera without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs €200 - €1000.

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

It takes approximately 10h 11m to get from Lyon to Gera, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gera bus from?

Lyon to Gera bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gera train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Gera?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gera is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 10h 11m and costs €200 - €1000. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €170 and takes 16h 25m.

Where does the Lyon to Gera bus arrive?

Lyon to Gera bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where does the Lyon to Gera train arrive?

Lyon to Gera train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Gera?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gera is 978 km. It takes approximately 9h to drive from Lyon to Gera.

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

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Where can I stay near Gera?

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

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

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

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 Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
10h 11m
€206–997
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Jena bus stationbus 220
3. Take the bus from Jena bus station to Gera central train stationbus 020 / ...
16h 25m
€86–166
Drive 977.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Geracar 977.7 km
9h
€149–215
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 Gera Hbftrain
8h 18m
€378–923
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Erfurt Hbftrain 50 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
11h 58m
€225–1,135
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Lausanne Bus Stationbus
2. Take the train from Lausanne to Basel SBBtrain
3. Take the train from Basel SBB to Erfurt Hbftrain 12N
4. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Südtrain Re3 / ...
15h 4m
€213–504
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 15m
€380–1,040
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 51m
€359–964
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 Erfurt Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
8h 32m
€189–1,085

Lyon to Gera by train

7Weekly Trains

10h 11mAverage Duration

€206Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,062 km
Duration: 10h 11m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gera Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf, Frankfurt, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 11m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to Gera central train station via Frankfurt central train station and Jena bus station in around 16h 25m.

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