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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mainz is to bus and train which costs €40 - €80 and takes 10h 54m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mainz is to fly which takes 4h 37m and costs €110 - €310.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mainz?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon to Mainz station. However, there are services departing from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A and arriving at Mainz central train station via Frankfurt central train station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 11h 50m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mainz?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Mainz. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mainz, Römisches Theater via Frankfurt. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 48m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mainz?

The distance between Lyon and Mainz is 756 km. The road distance is 653.1 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mainz without a car is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €55 - €200.

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

It takes approximately 6h 48m to get from Lyon to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mainz bus from?

Lyon to Mainz bus services, operated by Sindbad, depart from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mainz train from?

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

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Mainz?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mainz is to train which takes 6h 48m and costs €55 - €200. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €310 and takes 4h 37m, you could also bus, which costs €70 - €90 and takes 11h 50m.

Where does the Lyon to Mainz bus arrive?

Lyon to Mainz bus services, operated by Sindbad, arrive at FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str. station.

Where does the Lyon to Mainz train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Mainz?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mainz is 653 km. It takes approximately 6h 2m to drive from Lyon to Mainz.

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

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Where can I stay near Mainz?

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

There are 8 ways to get from Lyon to Mainz by train (TGV), bus, train, car, or plane

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Train (TGV)
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbftrain Tgv
6h 48m
€58–194
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
10h 54m
€43–78
Drive 653.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mainzcar 653.1 km
6h 2m
€99–143
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4h 37m
€117–308
Train via Mannheim
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain 84
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain S5 / ...
8h 35m
€134–153
Bus
1. Take the bus from LYON, Lyon - Perrache - poziom górny A to FRANKFURT AM MAIN, Hbf Südseite - Pforzheimer Str.bus
11h 50m
€74–90
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane GVA - FRA
6h 17m
€136–335
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 Mannheim Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain
6h 51m
€147–324

Lyon to Mainz by train (TGV)

7Weekly Trains

6h 48mAverage Duration

€58Cheapest Price

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Distance: 755.8 km
Duration: 6h 48m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Frankfurt(Main)Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €50–180 and the journey takes 5h 59m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and two other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours.

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