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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mainz is to bus which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 55m.

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 34m and costs €140 - €310.

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, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 10m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mainz?

The distance between Lyon and Mainz is 710 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 10m and costs €150 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 10m to get from Lyon to Mainz, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mainz train from?

Lyon to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 10m and costs €150 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €140 - €310 and takes 4h 34m, you could also bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 11h 55m.

Where does the Lyon to Mainz train arrive?

Lyon to Mainz train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Mannheim Hbf 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?

There are 1183+ hotels available in Mainz.

Lyon to Mainz - 7 ways to travel via train, bus, car, and plane

There are 7 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbftrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain 55 / ...
6h 10m
€152–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Frankfurt - Airport Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 55m
€50–100
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Mainz, Römisches Theatertrain Re3
11h 1m
€66–106
Drive 653.1 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mainzcar 653.1 km
6h 2m
€103–148
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
4h 34m
€141–309
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 19m
€163–344
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 Bahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
3. Take the train from Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof to Mainz, Hauptbahnhoftrain
6h 6m
€165–374

Lyon to Mainz by train

7Weekly Trains

6h 10mAverage Duration

€152Cheapest Price

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Distance: 709.9 km
Duration: 6h 10m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mainz, Hauptbahnhof via Mannheim Hbf and Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof in around 6h 10m. Alternatively, Lufthansa and Air Dolomiti fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA) every 4 hours.

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