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 €27 - €75 and takes 12h 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 €100 - €250.

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 12h 30m.

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 23m.

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 8h 23m and costs €100 - €310.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), 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 23m and costs €100 - €310. Alternatively, you can bus, which costs €27 - €75 and takes 12h 30m.

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 Société Nationale des Chemins de fer Français (SNCF), arrive at Strasbourg Bahnhof 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 1314+ hotels available in Munich.

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
€105–250
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Munich central bus stationbus N106 / ...
12h 30m
€27–75
Train via Strasbourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Strasbourg Bahnhoftrain 84
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Stuttgart Hbftrain Ice / ...
3. Take the train from Hauptbahnhof to München Hbftrain 11 / ...
8h 23m
€108–302
Train, bus
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain Ter
2. Take the bus from Geneva to Munich Hbfbus
11h 37m
Drive 717.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Munichcar 717.9 km
7h 26m
€111–160
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 28m
€119–369
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 88
11h 4m
€128–333

Lyon to Munich by train

11Weekly Trains

8h 23mAverage Duration

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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 Bahnhof, Strasbourg, Stuttgart Hbf, and Hauptbahnhof in around 8h 23m. Alternatively, FlixBus operates a bus from Lyon to Munich central bus station twice daily. Tickets cost €27–45 and the journey takes 12h 30m. Two other operators also service this route.

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