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 €90 - €120 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 32m and costs €160 - €410.

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 Strasbourg Bahnhof and Erfurt Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 35m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gera?

The distance between Lyon and Gera is 1064 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 Strasbourg which takes 10h 35m and costs €120 - €350.

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

It takes approximately 10h 35m 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 Strasbourg which takes 10h 35m and costs €120 - €350. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €90 - €120 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 Strasbourg 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?

There are 313+ hotels available in Gera.

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

There are 8 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 Strasbourg
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg Bahnhof to Erfurt Hbftrain 82 / ...
3. Take the train from Erfurt Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Re3 / ...
10h 35m
€129–347
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
€92–119
Drive 977.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Geracar 977.7 km
9h
€148–214
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 Gera Hbftrain
7h 53m
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
€162–228
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Regensburgbus
2. Take the train from Regensburg Hbf to Marktredwitztrain Re2
3. Take the train from Marktredwitz to Hof Hbftrain Re2
4. Take the train from Hof Hbf to Gera Hbftrain Rb
17h 51m
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 Bahnhof Neustadt to Leipzig Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Leipzig Hbf to Gera Hbftrain
9h 16m
Fly 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
€160–408

Lyon to Gera by train

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10h 35mAverage Duration

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Distance: 1,064 km
Duration: 10h 35m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gera Hbf via Strasbourg, Strasbourg Bahnhof, and Erfurt Hbf in around 10h 35m. 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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