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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Merano is to bus which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Merano is to drive which takes 7h 16m and costs €110 - €170.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Merano?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Terme Merano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano and Merano-Maia Bassa. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 12h 59m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Merano?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Merano. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova and Bolzano Bozen. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 53m.

How far is it from Lyon to Merano?

The distance between Lyon and Merano is 769 km. The road distance is 730.5 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Merano without a car is to train via Verona which takes 8h 53m and costs €95 - €230.

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

It takes approximately 8h 53m to get from Lyon to Merano, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Merano bus from?

Lyon to Merano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, depart from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Merano train from?

Lyon to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia, depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train or bus from Lyon to Merano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Merano is to train via Verona which takes 8h 53m and costs €95 - €230. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €110 and takes 12h 59m.

Where does the Lyon to Merano bus arrive?

Lyon to Merano bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano station.

Where does the Lyon to Merano train arrive?

Lyon to Merano train services, operated by Trenitalia, arrive at Milano Centrale station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Merano?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Merano is 731 km. It takes approximately 7h 16m to drive from Lyon to Merano.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Merano?

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Lyon to Merano - 9 ways to travel via train, bus, shuttle, car, and plane

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Merano by train (Trenitalia), bus, shuttle, 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 via Verona
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain Fr
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
8h 53m
€96–226
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Milano, Autostazione Lampugnanobus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Meranbus 407
12h 59m
€50–101
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lyon Lyon Perrache Bus Station to Turin Stura Bus Stationbus
2. Take the bus from Torino Auchan to Malpensa Airport - Milanbus 020
3. Take a shuttle bus from Malpensa Airport - Milan to Meranoshuttle
12h 53m
€191–277
Drive 730.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Meranocar 730.5 km
7h 16m
€116–167
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
9h 20m
€266–476
Train (Trenitalia)
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Milano Centraletrain Fr
2. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
9h 55m
€95–174
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane LYS - VCE
2. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
8h 2m
€155–428
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, shuttle
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane GVA - MUC
3. Take a shuttle bus from Flughafen München to Meranoshuttle
11h 10m
€269–523
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Milano Malpensa Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Milano Malpensa Airport (MXP)plane LYS - MXP
2. Take the train from Malpensa Aeroporto T1 to Milano Centraletrain
3. Take the train from Milano Centrale to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
8h 55m
€182–442

Lyon to Merano by train

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8h 53mAverage Duration

€96Cheapest Price

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Distance: 769 km
Duration: 8h 53m

What companies run services between Lyon, France and Merano, Trentino-Alto Adige, Italy?

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Merano Meran via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, and Bolzano Bozen in around 8h 53m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Terme Merano via Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano, Meran, and Merano-Maia Bassa in around 12h 59m.

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