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 - €60 and takes 9h 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 56m and costs €120 - €340.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Mannheim?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station station and arriving at Mannheim - Bus Station station. Services depart three times a week, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 9h 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 600.9 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 €50 - €200.

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 BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Perrache Bus 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 €50 - €200. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €30 - €60 and takes 9h 15m.

Where does the Lyon to Mannheim bus arrive?

Lyon to Mannheim bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Mannheim - 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 601 km. It takes approximately 5h 53m to drive from Lyon to Mannheim.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Mannheim?

There are 1398+ 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 Hbftrain Tgv
5h 17m
€50–200
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
9h 15m
€30–60
Drive 600.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Mannheimcar 600.9 km
5h 53m
€92–132
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
4h 56m
€125–335
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
5h 12m
€139–324
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
6h 36m
€149–362
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 Hauptbahnhof to Mannheim, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 13m
€147–296

Lyon to Mannheim by train

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Distance: 640.2 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 €50–200 and the journey takes 5h 17m. Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC) also services this route once a week. Alternatively, BlaBlaCar Bus operates a bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to Mannheim - Bus Station 3 times a week. Tickets cost €30–60 and the journey takes 9h 15m. FlixBus-eu also services this route once a week.

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