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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Munich is to bus via Zurich which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Munich is to fly and train which takes 4h 48m and costs €130 - €290.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Munich?

Yes, there is a direct bus departing from Lyon and arriving at Munich central bus station station. Services depart three times a day, and operate every day. The journey takes approximately 13h 15m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Munich?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Munich. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at München Hbf via Strasbourg and Hauptbahnhof. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 8h 39m.

How far is it from Lyon to Munich?

The distance between Lyon and Munich is 650 km. The road distance is 695.4 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Munich without a car is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 39m and costs €160 - €410.

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

It takes approximately 4h 48m to get from Lyon to Munich, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Munich bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Munich train from?

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

Train or bus from Lyon to Munich?

The best way to get from Lyon to Munich is to train via Strasbourg which takes 8h 39m and costs €160 - €410. Alternatively, you can bus via Zurich, which costs €55 - €110 and takes 11h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Munich bus arrive?

Lyon to Munich bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Zürich station.

Where does the Lyon to Munich train arrive?

Lyon to Munich train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Strasbourg station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Munich?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Munich is 695 km. It takes approximately 8h 1m to drive from Lyon to Munich.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Munich?

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

There are 7 ways to get from Lyon to Munich by plane, train, train (TGV), bus, or car

Select an option below to see step-by-step directions and to compare ticket prices and travel times in Rome2Rio's travel planner.

Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport, train
best
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Munich International Airport (MUC)plane LYS - MUC
2. Take the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
4h 48m
€134–289
Bus via Zurich
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Zürichbus BlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Zürich to Munich - Bus Stationbus BlaBlaCar Bus
11h 30m
€58–106
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourgtrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
8h 39m
€169–410
Drive 695.4 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Munichcar 695.4 km
8h 1m
€110–158
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly, train
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 the train from Flughafen München to Marienplatztrain
6h 38m
€137–336
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the train from Genève to St. Gallentrain Ic1 / ...
3. Take the train from Lindau, Reutin Bahnhof to München Hbftrain
11h 20m
€202–616
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
13h 15m
€60–130

Lyon to Munich by train

131Weekly Trains

8h 39mAverage Duration

€169Cheapest Price

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Distance: 649.9 km
Duration: 4h 48m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to München Hbf via Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 39m. Alternatively, you can take a bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Munich - Bus Station via Zürich in around 11h 30m.

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