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 - €100 and takes 13h 3m.

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 13h 3m.

How far is it from Lyon to Merano?

The distance between Lyon and Merano is 766 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 9h 39m and costs €85 - €180.

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

It takes approximately 9h 39m 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.

Train or bus from Lyon to Merano?

The best way to get from Lyon to Merano is to train via Verona which takes 9h 39m and costs €85 - €180. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €50 - €100 and takes 13h 3m.

Where does the Lyon to Merano bus arrive?

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

Where can I stay near Merano?

There are 2774+ hotels available in Merano.

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
3. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain Fr
9h 39m
€90–175
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
13h 3m
€51–99
Bus, shuttle
1. Take the bus from Lione to Milanobus
2. Take the bus from Milano, Autostazione Lampugnano to Bergamobus 423 / ...
3. Take a shuttle bus from Orio al Serio Airport to Meranoshuttle
12h
€158–243
Drive 730.5 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Meranocar 730.5 km
7h 16m
€113–164
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 17m
€144–442
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
€96–175
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Ostbahnhof to Bolzano-Bozentrain
10h 9m
€242–515
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Venice Marco Polo Airport, train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Venice Marco Polo Airport (VCE)plane GVA - VCE
3. Take the train from Venezia Mestre to Verona Porta Nuovatrain
4. Take the train from Verona Porta Nuova to Bolzano Bozentrain
10h 4m
€178–489
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
9h 29m
€178–406

Lyon to Merano by train and bus

14Weekly Services

9h 39mAverage Duration

€90Cheapest Price

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Distance: 766.2 km
Duration: 9h 39m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Terme Merano via Milano Centrale, Verona Porta Nuova, Bolzano Bozen, and Bolzano - Stazione in around 9h 39m. 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 13h 3m.

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