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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to fly which takes 6h 23m and costs €170 - €370.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Leipzig station. However, there are services departing from Lyon and arriving at Leipzig central train station via Nuremberg central bus station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 15h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Leipzig?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Leipzig. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Leipzig?

The distance between Lyon and Leipzig is 1089 km. The road distance is 1023.8 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Leipzig without a car is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 48m and costs €75 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 9h 48m to get from Lyon to Leipzig, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leipzig bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Leipzig train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Leipzig?

The best way to get from Lyon to Leipzig is to train via Frankfurt am Main which takes 9h 48m and costs €75 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €170 - €370 and takes 6h 23m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 15h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Leipzig bus arrive?

Lyon to Leipzig bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Nuremberg central bus station.

Where does the Lyon to Leipzig train arrive?

Lyon to Leipzig train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Frankfurt(Main)Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Leipzig?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Leipzig is 1024 km. It takes approximately 9h 59m to drive from Lyon to Leipzig.

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

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

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

Where can I stay near Leipzig?

There are 1420+ hotels available in Leipzig.

Lyon to Leipzig - 11 ways to travel via train, bus, night train, car, and plane

There are 11 ways to get from Lyon to Leipzig by train (TGV), bus, night train, car, plane, train, or car 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 Frankfurt am Main
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
9h 48m
€77–249
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Nuremberg central bus stationbus N1759 / ...
2. Take the bus from Nuremberg central bus station to Leipzig central train stationbus N86 / ...
15h 30m
€51–99
Bus, night train
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Karlsruhe - Central Station South Sidebus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the night train from Karlsruhe Hbf to Leipzig Hbfnighttrain Nj
15h 20m
€69–318
Drive 1,023.8 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Leipzigcar 1,023.8 km
9h 59m
€155–224
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane LYS - LEJ
6h 23m
€172–366
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurttrain 84
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Leipzig Hbftrain 50 / ...
11h 30m
€158–214
Drive, car train
1. Drive from Lyon to Würzburg Hbfcar
2. Take the car train from Würzburg Hbf to Hannover Hbfcartrain
3. Drive from Hannover Hbf to Leipzigcar
11h 5m
€239–322
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport 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
7h 46m
€174–415
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Leipzig-Halle Airport
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ)plane GVA - LEJ
8h 12m
€146–423
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Berlin Brandenburg Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Berlin Brandenburg Airport (BER)plane GVA - BER
3. Take the train from S Südkreuz Bhf to Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 12m
€80–315
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 Leipzig Hbftrain
8h 9m
€141–375

Lyon to Leipzig by train

7Weekly Trains

9h 48mAverage Duration

€77Cheapest Price

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Distance: 1,089.5 km
Duration: 9h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Leipzig Hbf via Frankfurt(Main)Hbf and Frankfurt in around 9h 48m. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Austrian Airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Leipzig-Halle Airport (LEJ) 3 times a day.

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