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

The cheapest way to get from Lyon to Trier is to bus and train which costs €45 - €85 and takes 9h 6m.

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 31m and costs €80 - €120.

Is there a direct bus between Lyon and Trier?

No, there is no direct bus from Lyon station to Trier. However, there are services departing from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station and arriving at Trier Hbf via Hollerich, P+R Bouillon and Luxembourg, Gare Rocade. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h.

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, Paris l'Est and Saarbrücken Hbf. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 6h 31m.

How far is it from Lyon to Trier?

The distance between Lyon and Trier is 899 km. The road distance is 538.7 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 31m and costs €80 - €250.

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

It takes approximately 6h 31m 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 - Perrache Bus Station.

Where do I catch the Lyon to Trier train from?

Lyon to Trier train services, operated by TGV inOui, 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 31m and costs €80 - €250. Alternatively, you can fly, which costs €95 - €280 and takes 7h 21m, you could also bus, which costs and takes 10h.

Where does the Lyon to Trier bus arrive?

Lyon to Trier bus services, operated by BlaBlaCar Bus, arrive at Luxembourg station.

Where does the Lyon to Trier train arrive?

Lyon to Trier train services, operated by TGV inOui, arrive at Paris Gare De Lyon station.

Can I drive from Lyon to Trier?

Yes, the driving distance between Lyon to Trier is 539 km. It takes approximately 5h 31m to drive from Lyon to Trier.

How do I get a train 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), 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 LyonTgv
2. Take the train from Paris l'Est to Saarbrücken Hbf82
3. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
6h 31m
€80–249
Bus, train
cheapest
1. Take the bus from Lyon to Saarbrücken bus stationN235
2. Take the train from Saarbrücken Hbf to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe1
9h 6m
€46–85
Drive 538.7 km
1. Drive from Lyon to Trier538.7 km
5h 31m
€83–120
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Luxembourg
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX)LYS - LUX
7h 21m
€100–275
Train
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to LuxembourgTgv
2. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, HauptbahnhofRe / ...
6h 54m
€78–237
Bus
1. Take the bus from Lyon - Perrache Bus Station to LuxembourgBlaBlaCar Bus
2. Take the bus from Luxembourg, Gare Rocade to Trier Hbf32005 / ...
10h
Train to Geneva International Airport, fly to Luxembourg
1. Take the train from Lyon Part Dieu to Geneve
2. Fly from Geneva International Airport (GVA) to Luxembourg (LUX)GVA - LUX
7h 11m
€104–350
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Strasbourg International Airport, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Strasbourg International Airport (SXB)LYS - SXB
2. Take the train from Strasbourg to Luxembourg
3. Take the train from Luxembourg, Gare Centrale to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
6h 55m
€161–338
Fly Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport to Frankfurt, train
1. Fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Frankfurt (FRA)LYS - FRA
2. Take the train from Frankfurt to Koblenz Hauptbahnhof
3. Take the train from Koblenz Hauptbahnhof to Trier, Hauptbahnhof
7h 40m
€138–345

Lyon to Trier by train and foot

31Weekly Services

6h 31mAverage Duration

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Distance: 898.6 km
Duration: 6h 31m

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, Paris Nord, Paris l'Est, and Saarbrücken Hbf in around 6h 31m. Alternatively, Lufthansa, Air Dolomiti, and three other airlines fly from Lyon–Saint Exupéry Airport (LYS) to Luxembourg (LUX) every 3 hours.

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