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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Trier is to bus which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 30m.

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

The fastest way to get from Lyon to Trier is to drive which takes 5h 34m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Trier station. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station and arriving at Trier central train station via Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine and Metz. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 9h 30m.

Is there a direct train between Lyon and Trier?

No, there is no direct train from Lyon to Trier. However, there are services departing from Lyon Part Dieu and arriving at Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Gare De Lyon and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 36m.

How far is it from Lyon to Trier?

The distance between Lyon and Trier is 897 km. The road distance is 538.9 km.

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

The best way to get from Lyon to Trier without a car is to train via Paris which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €300.

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

It takes approximately 6h 36m to get from Lyon to Trier, including transfers.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Trier bus from?

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

Where do I catch the Lyon to Trier train from?

Lyon to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Lyon Part Dieu station.

Train, bus or fly from Lyon to Trier?

The best way to get from Lyon to Trier is to train via Paris which takes 6h 36m and costs €150 - €300. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €110 - €320 and takes 7h 31m, you could also bus, which costs €40 - €80 and takes 9h 30m.

Where does the Lyon to Trier bus arrive?

Lyon to Trier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine station.

Where does the Lyon to Trier train arrive?

Lyon to Trier train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), arrive at Saarbrücken Hbf station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Trier is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 34m to drive from Lyon to Trier.

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

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

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Where can I stay near Trier?

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

There are 9 ways to get from Lyon to Trier by train (TGV, Trenitalia), bus, train, car, or plane

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 Paris
best
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Paris Gare De Lyontrain Tgv
2. Take the train from Paris Gare De Lyon to Saarbruecken Hbftrain Tgv
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
6h 36m
€150–300
Bus
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Gerland Bus Station to Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherinebus
2. Take the bus from Nancy - Quai Sainte-Catherine to Metz - Bus Stationbus
3. Take the bus from Metz to Trier central train stationbus
9h 30m
€41–77
Bus, train
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationbus N235
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
9h 9m
€54–89
Drive 538.9 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Triercar 538.9 km
5h 34m
€84–121
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane LYS - LUX
7h 31m
€111–316
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Saarbrücken Hbftrain 84
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain Re1
7h 14m
€133–301
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Genevetrain
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)plane GVA - LUX
7h 16m
€108–301
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)plane LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt(M) Flughafen Fernbf to Koblenz Hbftrain
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 38m
€167–396
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)plane LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourgtrain
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhoftrain
7h 2m
€175–352

Lyon to Trier by train

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6h 36mAverage Duration

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Distance: 897.2 km
Duration: 6h 36m

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

You can take a train from Lyon Part Dieu to Trier, Hauptbahnhof via Paris Gare De Lyon and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 36m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX) every 2 hours.

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