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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Heilbronn is to bus which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Heilbronn is to drive which takes 6h 16m and costs €90 - €140.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Heilbronn?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Heilbronn central train station station. Services depart twice daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 5m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Heilbronn?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Heilbronn. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Heilbronn?

The distance between Lyon and Heilbronn is 652 km. The road distance is 607.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Heilbronn without a car is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €220.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lyon to Heilbronn, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heilbronn bus from?

Lyon to Heilbronn bus services, operated by FlixBus, depart from Lyon station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Heilbronn train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Heilbronn?

The best way to get from Lyon to Heilbronn is to train via Karlsruhe which takes 6h 36m and costs €130 - €220. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €85 and takes 10h 5m.

Where does the Lyon to Heilbronn bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Heilbronn train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Heilbronn?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Heilbronn is 607 km. It takes approximately 6h 16m to drive from Lyon to Heilbronn.

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

Book your Lyon to Heilbronn train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Heilbronn bus tickets online with Omio and FlixBus.

Where can I stay near Heilbronn?

There are 751+ hotels available in Heilbronn.

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Heilbronn 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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain Re45
6h 36m
€136–211
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Heilbronn central train stationbus N1316 / ...
10h 5m
€45–85
Drive 607.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Heilbronncar 607.5 km
6h 16m
€94–136
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 Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
7h
€125–262
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain RE10b / ...
8h 55m
€157–353
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
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 51m
€148–363
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 Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 29m
€154–326
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from München Hbf to Hauptbahnhoftrain
4. Take the train from Stuttgart Hbf to Heilbronn Hbftrain
7h 47m
€159–419
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
4. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhoftrain
8h 36m
€170–388

Lyon to Heilbronn by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 36mAverage Duration

€136Cheapest Price

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Distance: 652.3 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Heilbronn Hauptbahnhof via Karlsruhe Hbf and Karlsruhe Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Heilbronn central train station twice daily. Tickets cost €45–85 and the journey takes 10h 5m.

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