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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Munich is to bus which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

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 €110 - €280.

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 11h 45m.

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 9h 43m.

How far is it from Lyon to Munich?

The distance between Lyon and Munich is 650 km. The road distance is 717.9 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 9h 43m and costs €150 - €330.

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 FlixBus, depart from Lyon 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 9h 43m and costs €150 - €330. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €45 - €90 and takes 11h 45m.

Where does the Lyon to Munich bus arrive?

Lyon to Munich bus services, operated by FlixBus, arrive at Munich central bus 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 718 km. It takes approximately 7h 26m to drive from Lyon to Munich.

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

Book your Lyon to Munich train tickets online with Omio.

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

Book your Lyon to Munich bus tickets online with Omio, FlixBus and Distribusion.

Where can I stay near Munich?

There are 1331+ hotels available in Munich.

Lyon to Munich - 8 ways to travel via train, plane, bus, and car

There are 8 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 Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Munich International 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
€116–272
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Munich central bus stationbus FlixBus N106 / ...
11h 45m
€45–90
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 42 / ...
9h 43m
€155–327
Drive 717.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Munichcar 717.9 km
7h 26m
€111–160
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Munich International Airport, 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 36m
€127–313
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Salzburg Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Salzburg Airport (SZG)plane LYS - SZG
2. Take the train from Salzburg Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain
8h 13m
€123–343
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 St. Margrethen Sg to Muenchen Hbf Gl.27-36train Ec
10h 44m
€190–526
Bus via Geneva
1. Take the bus from Lyon, Perrache Bus Station to Geneva - Bus stationbus
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Munich Hbfbus
11h 46m

Lyon to Munich by train

53Weekly Trains

9h 43mAverage Duration

€155Cheapest 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 9h 43m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Munich central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €50–90 and the journey takes 11h 45m. RegioJet also services this route once a week.

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