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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to bus which costs €30 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to fly and train which takes 4h 55m and costs €120 - €320.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Mannheim central bus station station. Services depart four times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 10h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct train departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Mannheim Hbf. Services depart once daily, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 5h 17m.

How far is it from Lyon to Mannheim?

The distance between Lyon and Mannheim is 640 km. The road distance is 601.6 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Mannheim without a car is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €250.

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

The train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbf takes 5h 17m including transfers and departs once daily.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mannheim bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Mannheim train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Mannheim?

The best way to get from Lyon to Mannheim is to train which takes 5h 17m and costs €60 - €250. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €110 and takes 10h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Mannheim bus arrive?

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

Where does the Lyon to Mannheim train arrive?

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

Can I drive from Lyon to Mannheim?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Mannheim is 602 km. It takes approximately 5h 50m to drive from Lyon to Mannheim.

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

Book your Lyon to Mannheim train tickets online with Omio.

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

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

Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1375+ hotels available in Mannheim.

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Mannheim 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
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim HbfTgv
5h 17m
€60–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Mannheim central bus stationN122 / ...
10h 15m
€30–110
Drive 601.6 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mannheim601.6 km
5h 50m
€92–133
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
4h 55m
€122–315
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Mannheim Hbf
5h 12m
€143–304
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Frankfurt, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Frankfurt (FRA)GVA - FRA
3. Take the train from Frankfurt to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
6h 35m
€141–404
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Stuttgart Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Stuttgart Airport (STR)LYS - STR
2. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhof
7h 31m
€135–306

Lyon to Mannheim by train

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5h 17mAverage Duration

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Distance: 640.1 km
Duration: 5h 17m

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

TGV inOui operates a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Mannheim Hbf once daily. Tickets cost €60–250 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route 4 times a week. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Mannheim central bus station once daily. Tickets cost €35–90 and the journey takes 10h 15m. BlaBlaCar Bus also services this route 3 times a week.

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