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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg is to bus which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg is to fly and train which takes 5h 17m and costs €120 - €360.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Mannheim central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 5h 44m.

How far is it from Lyon to Heidelberg?

The distance between Lyon and Heidelberg is 634 km. The road distance is 588.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 44m and costs €55 - €280.

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

It takes approximately 5h 44m to get from Lyon to Heidelberg, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heidelberg bus from?

Lyon to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heidelberg train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Heidelberg?

The best way to get from Lyon to Heidelberg is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 5h 44m and costs €55 - €280. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €35 - €70 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Lyon to Heidelberg bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mannheim - Bus Station.

Where does the Lyon to Heidelberg train arrive?

Lyon to Heidelberg train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Karlsruhe Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Heidelberg is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 44m to drive from Lyon to Heidelberg.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Heidelberg 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 Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain S3 / ...
5h 44m
€59–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
10h 15m
€39–69
Drive 588.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Heidelbergcar 588.1 km
5h 44m
€90–129
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 Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 17m
€126–357
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
7h 53m
€126–140
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Karlsruhe Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
5h 45m
€128–317
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)plane LYS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 34m
€134–286
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 57m
€145–384

Lyon to Heidelberg by train

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5h 44mAverage Duration

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 634.4 km
Duration: 5h 44m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 44m. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €35–65 and the journey takes 9h 15m.

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