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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Gotha is to bus which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 43m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Gotha is to fly and train which takes 7h 21m and costs €130 - €320.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Gotha?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Gotha. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Gotha via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 3m.

How far is it from Lyon to Gotha?

The distance between Lyon and Gotha is 946 km. The road distance is 886.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Gotha without a car is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €130 - €190.

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

It takes approximately 9h 3m to get from Lyon to Gotha, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Gotha train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Gotha?

The best way to get from Lyon to Gotha is to train which takes 9h 3m and costs €130 - €190. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €85 - €140 and takes 14h 43m.

Where does the Lyon to Gotha train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Gotha?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Gotha is 887 km. It takes approximately 8h 8m to drive from Lyon to Gotha.

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

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Where can I stay near Gotha?

There are 999+ hotels available in Gotha.

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

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

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 Gotha50 / ...
9h 3m
€130–187
Train via Frankfurt am Main
cheapest
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)HbfTgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha50 / ...
9h 3m
€74–301
Bus
1. Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.
2. Take the bus from Frankfurt central train station to Erfurt central train stationN1305 / ...
14h 43m
€88–131
Drive 886.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Gotha886.9 km
8h 8m
€135–195
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 Gotha
7h 21m
€137–320
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)LYS - LEJ
2. Take the train from Halle(Saale)Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
8h 3m
€174–392
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Nuremberg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Nuremberg Airport (NUE)LYS - NUE
2. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
7h 43m
€127–323
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Gotha
9h 1m
€156–429
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
4. Take the train from Nürnberg Hbf to Erfurt Hbf
7h 57m
€145–394

Lyon to Gotha by train

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9h 3mAverage Duration

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Distance: 945.6 km
Duration: 9h 3m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Gotha, Thuringia, Germany?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Gotha via Frankfurt in around 9h 3m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to Gotha via Frankfurt central train station, Erfurt central train station, and Erfurt Hbf in around 14h 43m.

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