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 €29 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.

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 - €350.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Heidelberg?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Heidelberg. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

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 38m.

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 38m and costs €90 - €130.

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

It takes approximately 5h 38m 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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heidelberg train from?

Lyon to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), 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 38m and costs €90 - €130. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €29 - €95 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Heidelberg bus arrive?

Lyon to Heidelberg bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Karlsruhe central train station.

Where does the Lyon to Heidelberg train arrive?

Lyon to Heidelberg train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Heidelberg?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Heidelberg is 588 km. It takes approximately 5h 41m to drive from Lyon to Heidelberg.

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

Book your Lyon to Heidelberg train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Heidelberg bus tickets online with FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heidelberg?

There are 1175+ hotels available in Heidelberg.

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, 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 via Karlsruhe
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
2. Take the train from Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re73 / ...
5h 38m
€93–126
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Karlsruhe central train stationbus N1316 / ...
2. Take the bus from Karlsruhe central train station to Heidelberg Pre Waypointbus 108 / ...
9h 30m
€29–95
Drive 588.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Heidelbergcar 588.1 km
5h 41m
€90–130
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
€123–344
Train (TGV)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
6h 14m
€65–251
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 38m
€132–317
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 37m
€135–301
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 56m
€142–423

Lyon to Heidelberg by train

4Weekly Trains

5h 38mAverage Duration

€93Cheapest Price

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Map of how to get from Lyon to Heidelberg.

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Distance: 634.5 km
Duration: 5h 38m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Heidelberg, Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 5h 38m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon to Heidelberg Pre Waypoint via Karlsruhe central train station in around 9h 30m.

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